[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 94 (Tuesday, July 18, 2006)]
[House]
[Page H5321]
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                          PERSONAL EXPLANATION

  Mr. HINOJOSA. Mr. Speaker, I was unavoidably detained in meetings 
downtown with my constituents. Had I been present, I would have voted 
``nay'' on rollcall 378 because I continue to believe the issue of what 
constitutes a marriage should be left to the states to determine. I 
also believe that we should not set a precedent by amending the 
constitution in a way that narrows the rights of individuals.

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