PENNLIVE:  ….The language was passed on a 100-99 vote in which, according to Metcalfe, three ‘yes’ votes were cast on behalf of members who were not present as per House rules.

The votes in question, [Rep. Daryl ] Metcalfe said, were cast for Reps. Leslie Acosta, D-Philadelphia, Pete Daley, D-Washington, and John Maher, R-Allegheny.

Metcalfe said Wednesday a full probe is needed to determine whether the members had properly placed themselves on leave; and, if they had, why their electronic vote buttons on the floor weren’t locked for the day…  (more)