House Speaker Mike Johnson used his authority as the leader of the chamber to restrict Congresswoman Maxine Waters' vote "until such a time as the gentlewoman from California makes an appearance in this chamber." Waters hasn't been in the building for months, according to Johnson, yet she manages to cast a vote for every bill that comes to the floor. "She's obviously not casting it, so her voting card is restricted." Waters hasn't responded to anyone's request for comment.