[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 14]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 19291]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




               PERSONAL EXPLANATION FOR ROLLCALL VOTE 621

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                        HON. TIMOTHY V. JOHNSON

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 23, 2009

  Mr. JOHNSON of Illinois. Madam Speaker, on rollcall No. 621, I was 
present on the House floor and voted immediately before and immediately 
after this vote. I was in the chamber in front of the wall, sought 
recognition by the Acting Speaker to vote. Despite my presence and my 
request, in the clear view of the Acting Speaker, my request was not 
recognized. While the High Speed Rail project addressed by the 
amendment could potentially affect the 15th District of Illinois, the 
$3 billion cost is also a significant factor in consideration thereof.
  Had I been present, I would have voted ``present.''

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