[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 162 (Tuesday, November 3, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2691]
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                          PERSONAL EXPLANATION

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                          HON. DANNY K. DAVIS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 3, 2009

  Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speaker, I was unable to cast votes on 
the following legislative measures on November 2, 2009. If I were 
present for rollcall votes, I would have voted ``yea'' on each of the 
following:
  Roll 832, November 2, 2009: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, 
as Amended: H.R. 1168, Veterans Retraining Act of 2009.
  Roll 833, November 2, 2009: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree: 
H. Res. 291, Recognizing the crucial role of assistance dogs in helping 
wounded veterans live more independent lives, expressing gratitude to 
The Tower of Hope, and supporting the goals and ideals of creating a 
Tower of Hope Day.
  Roll 834, November 2, 2009: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass: 
S. 509, To authorize a major medical facility project at the Department 
of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Walla Walla, Washington, and for 
other purposes.

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