[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 100 (Tuesday, June 17, 2008)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1248] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PERSONAL EXPLANATION ______ HON. BRUCE L. BRALEY of iowa in the house of representatives Tuesday, June 17, 2008 Mr. BRALEY of Iowa. Madam Speaker, unfortunately, I was unable to vote on Wednesday, June 11 and Thursday, June 12 due to massive flooding throughout Iowa's 1st Congressional District. Although I realize how important it is to cast votes in Washington, the well-being of my constituents comes first, and I need to be in the District to assist in any way I can. On rollcall 397, H.R. 6003, I was not present. If I had been there, I would have voted ``no.'' On rollcall 398, H.R. 6003, I was not present. If I had been there, I would have voted ``yes.'' On rollcall 399, H.R. 6003, I was not present. If I had been there, I would have voted ``no.'' On rollcall 400, H.R. 6003, I was not present. If I had been there, I would have voted ``yes.'' On rollcall 401, H. Res. 1258, I was not present. If I had been there, I would have voted ``yes.'' On rollcall 402, H. Res. 1235, I was not present. If I had been there, I would have voted ``yes.'' On rollcall 403, H.R. 5749, I was not present. If I had been there, I would have voted ``yes.'' On rollcall 404, H. Res. 977, I was not present. If I had been there, I would have voted ``yes.'' On rollcall 405, H. Res. 1257, I was not present. If I had been there, I would have voted ``yes.'' On rollcall 406, H. Res. 1257, I was not present. If I had been there, I would have voted ``yes.'' On rollcall 407, H. Res 1265, I was not present. If I had been there, I would have voted ``yes.'' On rollcall 408, H. Res. 1265, I was not present. If I had been there, I would have voted ``yes.'' On rollcall 409, H.R. 1553, I was not present. If I had been there, I would have voted ``yes.'' On rollcall 410, H.R. 5749, I was not present. If I had been there, I would have voted ``yes.'' On rollcall 411, H.R. 5749, I was not present. If I had been there, I would have voted ``no.'' On rollcall 412, H.R. 5749, I was not present. If I had been there, I would have voted ``yes.'' On rollcall 413, S. 2146, I was not present. If I had been there, I would have voted ``yes.'' ____________________