To ensure that there are 71 votes for legislation supported by the House of Delegates leadership, the whips ask the Democratic members if they’re voting for the bill.

If the count falls short of the 71 needed to pass a bill, a certain number of delegates will be whipped to secure their support.

My whip calls me her easiest member.  It’s rare that I’m not voting yes on a bill that the House leadership supports.

This morning, I got whipped on the bill to finance the redevelopment of the Pimlico Race Course.

I replied, “I was for this bill before it was written.”