Rep. Max Miller accuses American Airlines of causing missed House votes after flight delays

Rep. Max Miller (R-Ohio) said he and two other members of Congress would miss House votes after what he described as delays by American Airlines. In a post on X on Monday, Miller wrote to American Airlines, saying three members would be unable to vote that evening because of the airline’s service issues, and he called the airline “incompetent.”

Miller did not name the other lawmakers affected in his post, according to The Hill. He framed the issue as an operational problem that disrupted the House schedule, rather than a policy dispute or a specific legislative measure.

The comment comes as lawmakers routinely travel to Washington and back for votes that can be scheduled on short notice. Missing votes can affect how quickly and efficiently the House addresses the day’s legislative calendar, particularly when multiple members are absent and leadership must adjust pairings or vote timing.

Miller’s remarks also highlight the practical consequences of airline reliability for elected officials, including the potential for direct impacts on quorum-dependent proceedings and the ability of members to participate in recorded roll call votes.

American Airlines did not immediately appear in the reporting to respond to Miller’s claims in the supplied account. The Hill’s report focused on Miller’s statement and did not provide documentation or additional details about the delay, the route involved, or the exact vote items the members would have been eligible to consider.

The episode is another example of how transportation disruptions can carry into congressional operations, especially when flights affect whether members can reach Washington in time for later votes. For members, the missed opportunity can also mean delayed participation on legislation or amendments pending action that day.

It remains unclear from the available reporting whether the delay affected a broader group of travelers beyond the three lawmakers, or whether the airline will take steps in response. Additional information may emerge through further statements by the lawmakers involved or any response from American Airlines.