[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 189 (Wednesday, October 27, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1153]
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                          PERSONAL EXPLANATION

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                          HON. BETTY McCOLLUM

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 27, 2021

  Ms. McCOLLUM. Madam Speaker, I was unable to vote on the Republican 
En Bloc Amendment No. 2 to H.R. 2119 due to Chairing a Defense 
Appropriations Subcommittee hearing.
  Had I been present, I would have voted ``nay'' on the Foxx, Letlow 
Amendment that would have placed unnecessary and dangerous restrictions 
on women's reproductive rights.
  Although I opposed this amendment, I voted in favor of the underlying 
bill, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act of 
2021 (H.R. 2119).

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