[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 69 (Tuesday, April 29, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E765]
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                          PERSONAL EXPLANATION

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                           HON. BRIAN HIGGINS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 29, 2008

  Mr. HIGGINS. Madam Speaker, last week I regrettably missed a number 
of votes to attend to a family emergency. Had I been present for these 
votes, I would have voted as indicated below.
  On Roll #213, the Matheson of Utah Amendment, I would have voted 
``aye.''
  On Roll #214, the Capito of West Virginia Amendment, I would have 
voted ``aye.''
  On Roll #215, the Foster of Illinois Amendment, I would have voted 
``aye.''
  On Roll #216, the Motion to Recommit with Instructions, I would have 
voted ``no.''
  On Roll #217, final passage of H.R. 5819, I would have voted ``aye.''
  On Roll #218, on Ordering the Previous Question, I would have voted 
``aye.''
  On Roll #219, on agreeing to H. Res. 1126, I would have votes 
``aye.''
  On Roll #220, the Poe of Texas Amendment, I would have voted ``aye.''
  On Roll #221, the McNerney of California Amendment, I would have 
voted ``aye.''
  On Roll #222, the Motion to Recommit with Instructions, I would have 
voted ``no.''
  On Roll #223, final passage of H.R. 2830, I would have voted ``aye.''

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