Chaffetz is recovering from surgery he had last week to remove 14 screws and a metal plate in his foot.

He said he would chill in his home state of Utah for a few weeks before returning to Washington, but clearly this was a can't-miss vote.

Chaffetz was not able to enter the chambers on his own steam but rather required the help of a scooter.

The bill just passed 217-213 -- unclear if it would've covered Chaffetz's costs -- but Democrats could be heard chanting, "Na na na na hey hey, goodbye" from the rafters after the vote.