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On the recordFebruary 7, 2025
I missed the vote series today. Had I been present, I would have voted yea on the Motion to Recommit on H.R. 26, (Roll Call No. 34), and nay on Passage of H.R. 26, (Roll Call No. 35). PERSONAL EXPLANATION Mr. DeSAULNIER. Mr. Speaker, I regret that I was unable to vote today, as I was unavoidably detained. Had I been present, I would have voted YEA on Roll Call No. 34, on the motion to recommit on H.R. 26, the Protecting American Energy Production Act, and NAY on Roll Call No. 35, H.R. 26, the Protecting American Energy Production Act. personal explanation
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Ami Bera
Democratic · California

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