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J. D. Vance: “Mary Peltola couldn't be bothered to show up for one in five votes.”

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Published October 5, 2026

In part it's probably because she had one of the worst attendance records in the history of the United States Congress. Her sole job was to support Alaskans and the House of Representatives. Yet she Mary Peltola couldn't be bothered to show up for one in five votes. Ladies and gentlemen, I gotta tell you, I was a senator for all of two years. It's not that hard of a job. (10:59–11:04)

STATEMENT

Asserts that Mary Peltola missed 20% of votes during her time in Congress.

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“Dan Sullivan...banned fish imports from Russia.”
Asserts that Dan Sullivan banned fish imports from Russia.00:07-20:37
“Nick Begich is a machine for the state of Alaska. In just a year and a half on the job, he's already got 14 bills passed out of the House and six, six pieces of legislation have been signed by law by the President of the United States.”
Asserts that Nick Begich has passed 14 bills out of the House and had six signed into law by the President.03:05-03:29
“That's actually the most by a freshman in the history of the United States House of Representatives.”
Asserts that Nick Begich has passed the most bills by a freshman in the history of the U.S. House of Representatives.03:36-03:44
“Mary Peltola had one of the worst attendance records in the history of the United States Congress.”
Claims that Mary Peltola's attendance record in Congress was among the worst historically.10:46-10:54
“Dan Sullivan got into office...Alaska is seeing the largest military buildup since World War.”
Asserts that Alaska is experiencing its largest military buildup since World War II due to Dan Sullivan's efforts.16:29-17:06
“Dan Sullivan...is always the guy calling, saying, what can we do for the people of Alaska?”
Asserts that Dan Sullivan frequently contacts the Vice President to advocate for Alaska.00:07-06:08
“Dan Sullivan...secured funding for the Office of Seafood.”
Asserts that Dan Sullivan secured funding for the Office of Seafood to ensure fishermen have a voice in USDA programs.00:07-21:26
“Mary Peltola couldn't get a single bill signed into law over her two terms in Congress.”
Asserts that Mary Peltola did not have any bills signed into law during her two terms.10:32-10:39
“She was there to vote to keep the Mexican border wide open, flooding our communities with fentanyl and drugs.”
Claims that Mary Peltola voted in a way that supports open borders, contributing to drug issues.12:04-12:11
“She was there to vote to allow boys to compete in girls sports.”
Asserts that Mary Peltola voted in favor of allowing transgender boys to compete in girls' sports.12:11-12:16
“She was there to vote to give illegal aliens the ability to participate in American elections.”
Claims that Mary Peltola voted to allow undocumented immigrants to vote in U.S. elections.12:19-12:26
“She bent the knee to Nancy Pelosi and did exactly what that far left radical told her to do.”
Claims that Mary Peltola voted against her own bill under pressure from Nancy Pelosi.13:10-13:17
“Mary didn't pass a single piece of legislation in Congress.”
Asserts that Mary Peltola did not pass any legislation during her time in Congress.15:29-15:34
“Mary Patola, when she was in office, didn't pass a single piece of legislation.”
Asserts that Mary Patola did not pass any legislation while in office.21:11-21:21
“Dan Sullivan has been fighting for Alaska's fishermen every single day.”
Asserts that Dan Sullivan consistently advocates for Alaska's fishermen.21:21-21:26
“Dan Sullivan has been a leader in the United States Congress on ensuring energy independence and energy dominance.”
Asserts that Dan Sullivan is a leader in Congress on energy policy.21:32-21:50
“Dan Sullivan has fought tirelessly to open up ANWAR and advance drilling in the National Petroleum Reserve.”
Asserts that Dan Sullivan has actively worked to promote drilling in ANWAR and the National Petroleum Reserve.22:21-22:31
“Thanks to Dan Sullivan, Nick Begich, and President Donald J. Trump, Alaska is finally rebuilding energy again.”
Asserts that these individuals are responsible for Alaska's energy sector rebuilding.24:11-24:20
“The Alaska Rail Belt Transmission Project is going to devote $400 million to building out your state's power grid.”
Asserts that $400 million will be allocated to the Alaska Rail Belt Transmission Project.24:49-25:09
“The Trump administration will help develop more than 200 miles of new transmission line, lowering costs and strengthening grid reliability for 75% of the population of this state.”
Asserts that the Trump administration will develop over 200 miles of transmission line in Alaska.25:22-25:36
“The Alaska LNG project is the single greatest priority for energy dominance in the United States of America.”
Asserts that the Alaska LNG project is the top priority for U.S. energy dominance.26:15-26:24
“Countries all over the world are desperate for Alaska natural gas, desperate for Alaska energy.”
Asserts that there is a high international demand for Alaska's natural gas and energy.26:32-26:44
“Alaska occupies a unique place in the imagination of those of us who come from the lower 48.”
Asserts that Alaska holds a special significance for people from the contiguous United States.28:41-28:50
“It's the vast energy resources underneath this incredible mass of land. It's enough to heat every home from Sitka to Nome.”
Claims that Alaska has enough energy resources to heat every home from Sitka to Nome.29:46-29:57
“The Democrats are obsessed with this state, this cycle.”
Asserts that the Democratic Party is particularly focused on Alaska in the current election cycle.30:47-30:52
“They see the last frontier as their last, best hope to take America in a far left direction, to impeach Donald J. Trump, to turn off the energy projects that we're building all across this state, and to throttle this state and this country's incredible progress.”
Claims that Democrats aim to use Alaska to push a far-left agenda, impeach Trump, and halt energy projects.30:57-31:17
“They will do whatever they need to do, right up to cheating and right up to lying.”
Accuses Democrats of being willing to cheat and lie to achieve their goals.31:20-31:26