Congresswoman Joyce Beatty Reveals Why She Missed a Key Vote in D.C.
Columbus, Ohio – In a compelling TikTok video posted by House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Congresswoman Joyce Beatty revealed the real reason she missed a critical vote on public media funding and foreign aid in June—she was recovering from hip replacement and eye surgery.
The video, shared on July 2, shows the 75-year-old Ohio lawmaker in a wheelchair, clutching a cane, with Jeffries applauding her “persistence and resilience.” Despite medical advice to rest, Beatty traveled from Ohio to Washington, D.C. to vote against the “Big Beautiful Bill.”
“She understands the stakes. That is why she got on a plane and came to the Capitol to cast her vote,” Jeffries said in the video.
Beatty’s office later confirmed her surgeries, though the exact timing remains unclear. Spokesperson Christine Thompson shared that the congresswoman is “feeling good” but did not address concerns raised by the viral video, including her use of a wheelchair and an eye covering.
TikTok users expressed mixed reactions—some lauded Beatty’s dedication, while others criticized her age and called for term limits in Congress.
Jeffries later delivered an 8-hour speech opposing the bill, which still passed by a narrow margin and was signed by Trump on July 4th.
This revelation sheds light on the personal sacrifices made by lawmakers and has reignited discussions around health, transparency, and leadership longevity in American politics.
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