[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 120 (Monday, September 10, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1452]
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                          PERSONAL EXPLANATION

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                  HON. HENRY C. ``HANK'' JOHNSON, JR.

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 10, 2012

  Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, Tuesday, July 31, 2012 was the 
date of the primary election in Georgia, and I regret that I was absent 
from votes on that day. However, I would like to make clear my position 
on the bills that received recorded votes:
  (1) S. 679--Presidential Appointment Efficiency and Streamlining Act 
of 2011--I would have voted ``aye.''
  (2) H.R. 828--Federal Employee Tax Accountability Act of 2011, as 
amended--I would have voted ``nay'' on this bill that singles out 
middle class federal workers.
  (3) H.R. 3803--District of Columbia Pain-Capable Unborn Child 
Protection Act--I would have voted ``nay,'' against this misguided bill 
that continues the majority's disrespect for the District of Columbia 
and all American women. I am pleased that this bill failed to pass the 
House.

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