[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 32 (Tuesday, February 21, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E391]
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                          PERSONAL EXPLANATION

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                          HON. XAVIER BECERRA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 21, 1995
  Mr. BECERRA. Mr. Speaker, as I stated on February 13, 1995, my wife 
and I were recently faced with a sudden and unexpected family emergency 
which has required my presence at home in Los Angeles. We are expecting 
our second child this May, and under doctor's orders, my wife has been 
confined to bed rest until she has completed her pregnancy.
  As a result, I regretfully missed a number of recorded floor votes 
during the past few days. For the record, I would like to take this 
opportunity to indicate my position on each amendment and bill:
  Watt amendment of H.R. 667, Violent Criminal Incarceration Act of 
1995 (rollcall 112)--``aye.''
  Cardin amendment to H.R. 667 (rollcall 113)--``aye.''
  Chapman amendment to H.R. 667 (rollcall 114)--``aye.''
  Scott amendment to H.R. 667 (rollcall 115)--``aye.''
  On motion to recommit with instructions (rollcall 116)--``aye.''
  On final passage of H.R. 667 (rollcall 117)--``no.''
  On final passage of H.R. 668, Criminal Alien Deportation Improvements 
Act of 1995 (rollcall 118)--``no.''
  Quorum call (rollcall 119)--``present.''
  Watt amendment to H.R. 728, Local Government Law Enforcement Block 
Grants Act (rollcall 120)--``aye.''
  Mfume amendment to H.R. 728 (rollcall 121)--``aye.''
  On ordering the previous question (rollcall 122)--``no.''
  On motion by Mr. Armey to allow committees to meet on February 14 and 
for the remainder of the week when the House is meeting under the 5-
minute rule (rollcall 123)--``no.''
  Schumer amendment to H.R. 728 (rollcall 124)--``aye.''
  Schroeder amendment to H.R. 728 (rollcall 125)--``aye.''
  Hoke amendment to H.R. 728 (rollcall 126)--``aye.''
  On motion to agree to the committee substitute (rollcall 127)--
``no.''
  On motion to recommit with instructions (rollcall 128)--``aye.''
  On final passage of H.R. 728 (rollcall 129)--``no.''
  On motion by Mr. Wise to adjourn (rollcall 130)--``aye.''
  Quorum call (rollcall 131)--``present.''
  On ordering the previous question on H. Res. 83 (rollcall 132)--
``no.''
  On final passage of H. Res. 83 (rollcall 133)--``no.''
  On motion by Mr. Volkmer to adjourn (rollcall 134)--``aye.''
  Spence amendment to H.R. 7, National Security Revitalization Act 
(rollcall 135)--``no.''
  Spratt amendment to H.R. 7 (rollcall 136)--``aye.''
  Edwards amendment to the Spratt amendment, as modified (rollcall 
137)--``aye.''
  Skelton amendment, as amended by the Spence substitute amendment 
(rollcall 138)--``no.''
  Montgomery substitute to the Skelton amendment, as amended by the 
Dellums amendment (rollcall 139)--``aye.''
  Hefley amendment to H.R. 7 (rollcall 140)--``no.''
  Herman amendment to H.R. 7 (rollcall 141)--``aye.''
  Leach amendment to H.R. 7 (rollcall 142)--``aye.''
  Torricelli amendment to H.R. 7 (rollcall 143)--``aye.''
  On motion to recommit with instructions (rollcall 144)--``aye.''
  On final passage of H.R. 7 (rollcall 145)--``no.''
  

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