[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 77 (Monday, June 19, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1035]
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                          PERSONAL EXPLANATION

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                           HON. JIM McDERMOTT

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 19, 2000

  Mr. McDERMOTT. Mr. Speaker, I was absent and unable to vote the 
afternoon of June 15, 2000. I would have voted in favor of the Sanders 
of Vermont amendment (rollcall No. 286). I would have voted in favor of 
the motion to recommit (rollcall No. 287). I would have voted against 
the Nethercutt amendment (rollcall No. 288). I would have voted against 
the Weldon amendment (rollcall No. 289). I would have voted in favor of 
the motion to recommit (rollcall No. 290). I would have voted against 
final passage (rollcall No. 291).




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