[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 87 (Tuesday, June 22, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1206]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          PERSONAL EXPLANATION

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                          HON. XAVIER BECERRA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 22, 2004

  Mr. BECERRA. Mr. Speaker, on Monday, June 21, 2004, I was unable to 
cast my floor vote on rollcall Nos. 276, 277, and 278. The votes I 
missed include rollcall vote 276 on the Motion to Suspend the Rules and 
Agree to H. Res. 591, Expressing the Gratitude of the House of 
Representatives for the Contributions made by America's Community 
Banks; rollcall vote 277 on the Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, 
as Amended H.R. 4363, the Helping Hands for Homeownership; and rollcall 
vote 278 on the Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree to H. Res. 660, 
Congratulating Randy Johnson of the Arizona Diamondbacks on pitching a 
perfect game on May 18, 2004.
  Had I been present for the votes, I would have voted ``aye'' on 
rollcall votes 276, 277, and 278.

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