Why do lawmakers not show up to vote on bills they don’t like, instead of just voting no?

Question

Only particular example I have: in a recent budget override attempt in Alaska’s state gov 22 representatives didn’t show up to vote in support of the veto override

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Answer 1

If they know that there aren’t enough votes to block a bill, and also their constituency supports them to vote yes, they can simply not vote so there opposition cannot say “Senator XXXX voted against YYYYY”.