Del. Eric Bouchat, a Maryland delegate, has been leaving the House of Delegates several times during the legislative day, leaving a marble statue of Aristotle in his seat. This raises questions about accountability for an elected lawmaker who is absent most of the day. Despite Democrats holding a veto-proof supermajority in both chambers of the General Assembly, which allows legislation to pass without Republican support, Bouchatt argues that participation in such activities is ineffective under current conditions. He also attributes his decision to leave during session hours to financial pressure. However, some critics argue that his actions lack accountability and that he should be praised for his courage.