Rep. Bill Young had served more than half terms in House Appropriations committee . The 22-term representative was n't on the House floor for the vote on reopening the government and raising the debt ceiling . Young , earlier this week , announced 82 he would not seek re-election . His family said earlier this week the congressman was `` gravely ill ''
Rep. Bill Young had served more than half terms in House Appropriations committee . Young , earlier this week , announced 82 he would not seek re-election . His family said earlier this week the congressman was `` gravely ill ''