[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 85 (Thursday, June 25, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1224]
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                          PERSONAL EXPLANATION

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                            HON. DAVE WELDON

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 24, 1998

  Mr. WELDON of Florida. Mr. Speaker, on June 18, my wife and I adopted 
a newborn baby boy and I was unable to be in Washington for votes. Due 
to the adoption, I missed votes on June 18, 19, and 22. Had I been 
present I would have cast votes as follows.
  I would have voted Aye on the following Roll Call votes: 243, 244, 
245, 246, 247, 248, 251, 254, 255, and 256.
  I would have voted No on the following Roll Call vote: 242.

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