[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 63 (Wednesday, May 14, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E921]
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                          PERSONAL EXPLANATION

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                          HON. XAVIER BECERRA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 14, 1997

  Mr. BECERRA. Mr. Speaker, on May 5, 1997, through May 7, 1997, I was 
officially traveling with the President on his first state visit to 
Mexico and was therefore unable to vote during four rollcall votes. 
This includes two rollcall votes, numbered 103 and 104 on H.R. 2, the 
Housing Opportunity and Responsibility Act; one rollcall vote numbered 
108 on the Boehlert amendment to H.R. 478; and one rollcall vote 
numbered 109 on House Resolution 143, providing for consideration of 
H.R. 3, a juvenile justice bill.
  Had I been present for the votes, I would have voted ``yes'' on 
rollcall votes numbered 103, 104, and 108. I would have voted ``no'' on 
rollcall vote numbered 109.

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