[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 158 (Thursday, October 18, 2007)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2184] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PERSONAL EXPLANATION ______ HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of texas in the house of representatives Thursday, October 18, 2007 Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. Madam Speaker, due to the death of my mother, I was unable to be present for rollcall votes 961-979 on Monday, October 5 through Thursday, October 18, 2007. I would like the Record to reflect that had I been present, I would have voted in the following manner: ``Yea'' on rollcall votes 961, 962, 963, 964, 965, 966, 967, 968, 969, 970, 971, 973, 974, 975, 976, 977, 978, 980, 981, 982; and ``Nay'' on rollcall votes 972, 979. ____________________