[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 172 (Wednesday, November 7, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2351]
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                          PERSONAL EXPLANATION

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                        HON. ELIJAH E. CUMMINGS

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 7, 2007

  Mr. CUMMINGS. Madam Speaker, on November 5, 2007, due to personal 
obligations, I missed the following recorded votes:
  Roll No. 1034, on the Motion to Close Portions of the Conference 
Making Appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year 
ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes; had I been present, 
I would have voted ``aye.''
  Roll No. 1035, on H.R. 513--The National Heroes Credit Protection 
Act; had I been present, I would have voted ``aye.''
  Roll No. 1036, on H. Res. 744--Recognizing the contributions of 
Native American veterans and calling upon the President to issue a 
proclamation urging the people of the United States to observe a day in 
honor of Native American veterans; had I been present, I would have 
voted ``aye.''

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