Quandary in Maryland: Can Lawmaker Vote Twice on Same Bill?

Maryland lawmakers have a potential quandary on their hands that is rare, if not unprecedented: Can one of their own vote twice on the same bill?

From left, Maryland Dels. Curtis S. Anderson, Frank M. Conaway Jr. and Cheryl D. Glenn confer as Maryland lawmakers gathered for the start of their annual 90-day legislative session, Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016, in Annapolis, Md. AP Photo/Steve Ruark

ANNAPOLIS, Md.—Maryland lawmakers have a potential quandary on their hands that is rare, if not unprecedented: Can one of their own vote twice on the same bill?

At issue is a measure that would allow felons to vote while they’re on probation or parole. Supporters say it’s an important measure to help reintegrate felons into society at a time when lawmakers hope to reduce recidivism and control corrections spending, but opponents say those felons haven’t yet paid their debt to society.

Republican Gov. Larry Hogan has vetoed it. The House got just enough votes to override the veto last month.

Republican Presidential candidate New Jersey Governor Chris Christie speaks at a town hall meeting with Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan at BeanTowne Coffee on February 8, 2016 in Hampstead, New Hampshire. Kayana Szymczak/Getty Images