[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 122 (Thursday, July 24, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1553]
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                          PERSONAL EXPLANATION

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                            HON. GENE GREEN

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 24, 2008

  Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas. Madam Speaker, I rise to explain my reason 
for missing votes on July 22 and July 23, 2008. My voting percentage is 
over 96% for the 110th and I rarely miss votes, but there are certain 
family events that cannot be missed, and for that reason, I was in 
Houston for the birth of our newest grandson. I am proud to report the 
newest grandson, as well as mother, father, and the rest of the family 
are doing fine.
  Had I been present for votes, I would have voted as follows:
  On rollcall vote No. 523, H. Res. 1344, On Agreeing to the 
Resolution, Rule providing for consideration of H.R. 3999--The National 
Highway Bridge Reconstruction and Inspection Act, I would have voted 
``aye;''
  On rollcall vote No. 522, H. Res. 1344, On Ordering the Previous 
Question on the Rule for H.R. 3999--The National Highway Bridge 
Reconstruction and Inspection Act (H.Res.1344) I would have voted 
``aye;''
  On rollcall vote No. 521, H.R. 6535, Table Motion to Reconsider, 
National Energy Security Intelligence Act of 2008, I would have voted 
``aye;''
  On rollcall vote No. 520, H.R. 6535, On Motion to Suspend the Rules 
and Pass, National Energy Security Intelligence Act of 2008, I would 
have voted ``aye;''
  On rollcall vote No. 519, H.R. 3221, Concur in Senate Amendment with 
House Amendment, Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008, I would have voted 
``aye;''
  On rollcall vote No. 518, H.R. 6532, to amend the Internal Revenue 
Code of 1986 to restore the Highway Trust Fund balance, I would have 
voted ``aye;''
  On rollcall vote No. 517, H. Res. 1363, On Agreeing to the 
Resolution, Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the 
House amendments to the Senate amendment to H.R. 3221, to provide 
needed housing reform and for other purposes, I would have voted 
``aye;''
  On rollcall vote No. 516, H. Res. 1363, On Ordering the Previous 
Question, Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the 
House amendments to the Senate amendment to H.R. 3221, to provide 
needed housing reform and for other purposes, I would have voted 
``aye;''
  On rollcall vote No. 515, On Motion to Adjourn, I would have voted 
``nay;''
  On rollcall vote No. 514, H. Res. 1202, On Motion to Suspend the 
Rules and Agree, Supporting the goals and ideals of a National Guard 
Youth Challenge Day, I would have voted ``aye;''
  On rollcall vote No. 513, H. Res. 1311, On Motion to Suspend the 
Rules and Agree, Expressing support for the designation of National 
GEAR UP Day, I would have voted ``aye;''
  On rollcall vote No. 512, H.R. 6493, On Motion to Suspend the Rules 
and Pass, as Amended, Aviation Safety Enhancement Act of 2008, I would 
have voted ``aye.''

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