[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 12223]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                          PERSONAL EXPLANATION

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                     HON. LOUISE McINTOSH SLAUGHTER

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, June 23, 2000

  Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. Speaker, I was unable to be present for rollcall 
votes 315, 316, 317, and 318, amendments to H.R. 4690, a bill making 
appropriations for the Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the 
Judiciary, and related agencies for Fiscal Year 2001.
  Had I been present, I would have voted yes or aye on each of these 
votes.
  Campbell amendment; Reduce Federal Prison System spending: No. 315, 
``aye''.
  Hinchey amendment; Fund Economic Development Administration: No. 316, 
``aye''.
  Scott amendment; Increase funds for Boys and Girls Clubs in public 
housing: No. 317, ``aye''.
  DeGette amendment; Abortion for women in prison: No. 318, ``aye''.

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