On the recordFebruary 24, 2016
During rollcall vote No. 86 on February 24, 2016, I was unavoidably detained. Had I been present, I would have voted ``no.'' personal explanation
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govinfo.govDuring rollcall vote No. 86 on February 24, 2016, I was unavoidably detained. Had I been present, I would have voted ``no.'' personal explanation
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