[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 55 (Monday, May 8, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E666]
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                          PERSONAL EXPLANATION

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                        HON. HERBERT H. BATEMAN

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 8, 2000

  Mr. BATEMAN. Mr. Speaker, I was regrettably absent for two recorded 
votes on May 3, 2000. Both were conducted under suspension of the 
rules. Had I been present, I would have voted as follows:
  H.R. 4055, Vote No. 140, ``yea''; H.R. 1901, Vote No. 141, ``yea''.

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