Dim Bulb: 11 House Republicans

Published July 13, 2011 4:00am ET



WHAT: 10 voted against repeal of the federal light bulb mandate, one voted present. They are: Charlie Bass, N.H.; Brian Bilbray, Calif.; Scott Garrett, N.J.; Morgan Griffith, Va.; Tim Huelskamp, Kan.; Thomas Reed, N.Y.; Dave Reichert, Wash.; Scott Rigell, Va.; Richard Hanna, N.Y.; and Glenn Thompson, Pa. Voting present: Rob Bishop, Utah. WHY IT’S DIM: Yet again, a few Republicans join Democrats to protect big government and nanny statism.

CURE: Sunlight is the best disinfectant.