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Crapo, Risch Cast Inexplicable Vote

Two years later, Jones sued her ex-employer. But she’s been bogged down in a legal morass. Under the KBR contract, she’s not allowed her day in court. She’s supposed to seek arbitration. Just last month, the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld her right to have a judge and jury hear her case. Last week, Sen. Al Franken, D-Minn., asked the Senate to end the practice. In an amendment to the defense appropriations bill, Franken sought to withhold defense contracts from companies that “restrict their employees from taking workplace sexual assault, battery and discrimination cases to court.” His amendment passed 68-30 with bipartisan support. … Which left 30 white male Republicans in opposition. Among them was Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, who has championed the rights of domestic violence victims. Joining Crapo was Sen. Jim Risch, R-Idaho/ Marty Trillhaase , Lewiston Tribune. More here .

Question: What were Idaho U.S. Sens. Mike Crapo & Jim Risch thinking on this vote?

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