[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 14]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 19341]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                          PERSONAL EXPLANATION

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                        HON. TIMOTHY V. JOHNSON

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 16, 2008

  Mr. JOHNSON of Illinois. Madam Speaker unfortunately last night, 
September 15, 2008, I was unable to cast my votes on H. Res. 1200, H. 
Con. Res. 390, and H.R. 6889, and wish the Record to reflect my 
intentions had I been able to vote.
  Had I been present for rollcall No. 589 on suspending the rules and 
passing H. Res. 1200, honoring the dedication and outstanding work of 
military support groups across the country for their steadfast support 
of the members of our Armed Forces and their families, I would have 
voted ``aye.''
  Had I been present for rollcall No. 590 on suspending the rules and 
passing H. Con. Res. 390, honoring the 28th Infantry Division for 
serving and protecting the United States, I would have voted ``aye.''
  Had I been present for rollcall No. 591 on suspending the rules and 
passing H.R. 6889, to extend the authority of the Secretary of 
Education to purchase guaranteed student loans for an additional year, 
and for other purposes, I would have voted ``aye.''

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