> But Ars is taking evidence of votes on the budget as a whole, and trying to make them say that Republicans are against municipal broadband.

If you voted for a bill containing a specific provision, it is entirely reasonable to supose that you support that provision, especially when you don't make a public protestation against the inclusion of that provision.

The counter claim is not as reasonable. Just because you vote against a bill containing a provision, that doesn't mean it is reasonable to supoose you oppose that provision (at leat without additional context.)

> What we need are the voting records on the amendment that added this stupid ban to the budget.

That would might give us additional information on who takes a strong stance against municipal broadband (or possibly who got their palms greased.)