Eliza Collins

USA TODAY

Rep. Justin Amash had never missed a vote in the six years he was in Congress — until Friday. And he feels terrible about it.

The Michigan conservative was talking to reporters outside the House chamber Friday about his opposition to the GOP plan to repeal and replace Obamacare when he suddenly realized votes were happening.

Amash tried to vote but it had already closed. According to Politico, the congressman was "overcome with emotion."

Shortly after Politico posted the story, Amash tweeted out an apology to his district.

Rep. Trey Gowdy, R-S.C., tried to encourage his sad friend.

Amash’s missed vote meant that Rep. Steve Womack, R-Ark., took over the title of "the longest consecutive voting streak held by any sitting Member of U.S. House of Representatives," Womack's office touted shortly after Amash's missed vote.

"I have been sent to Washington by Third District Arkansans to make sure their voices are heard; voting is fundamental to that duty," Womack said in the statement. "I am humbled by the opportunity to serve my constituents and thank God that no personal hardships have kept me from representing them on a single vote since taking office."