[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 38 (Wednesday, March 1, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E476]
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                          PERSONAL EXPLANATION

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                          HON. XAVIER BECERRA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, March 1, 1995
  Mr. BECERRA. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to 
explain my absence from the House on Friday, February 24 and Monday, 
February 27, 1995.
  As I have stated previously, my wife and I are faced with a trying 
family medical situation which has required my presence at home in Los 
Angeles as often as possible and, unfortunately, at times when the 
House is in session. We are expecting our second child this May, and 
under doctor's orders, my wife has been limited to bed rest until she 
has completed her pregnancy.
  Regretfully, I missed a number of recorded floor votes during this 
brief absence from Washington. For the record, I would like to indicate 
my position on each amendment and bill:
  Tate amendment to H.R. 450, the Regulatory Transition Act of 1995 
(rollcall 167)--``No.''
  Wise amendment to H.R. 450 (rollcall 168)--``Aye.''
  Green amendment to H.R. 450 (rollcall 169)--``Aye.''
  Waxman amendment to H.R. 450 (rollcall 170)--``Aye.''
  Fattah amendment to H.R. 450 (rollcall 171)--``Aye.''
  Volkmer amendment to H.R. 450 (rollcall 172)--``Aye.''
  On motion to recommit with instructions (rollcall 173)--``Aye.''
  On final passage of H.R. 450 (rollcall 174)--``No.''
  On agreeing to the resolution (rollcall 175)--``No.''
  Brown (CA) substitute to H.R. 1022, Risk Assessment and Cost-Benefit 
Act (rollcall 176)--``Aye.''


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