[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 108 (Tuesday, July 19, 2011)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1356] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PERSONAL EXPLANATION ______ HON. TIMOTHY V. JOHNSON of illinois in the house of representatives Tuesday, July 19, 2011 Mr. JOHNSON of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, on Monday, July 18, 2011, I was unable to attend votes due to conflicting appointments as a result of the change in the legislative calendar for this week. Monday evening I held a listening event with local farmers at the fairgrounds. Had there been advance notice of a schedule change, I would have moved my appointment with the farmers. However, I could not, in good conscience, cancel on a group that had been on my schedule for several months. Had I been present, my votes would have been as follows: For H.R. 33, I would have voted, ``yea''. I believe this suspension resolves financial uncertainty for churches, especially during this rough economic period. For Approval of the Journal, I would have voted, ``yea''. ____________________