Ami Bera: “I was unable to cast a vote on rollcall vote No. 497, ordering the previous question, because I was at the Pentagon…”

“I was unable to cast a vote on rollcall vote No. 497, ordering the previous question, because I was at the Pentagon Ceremony Recognizing the Heroism and Valor of Airman First Class Spencer Stone, Specialist Alek Skarlatos, and Mr. Anthony Sadler. Had I been present, I would have voted ``no.'' Communication from the Clerk of the House The SPEAKER laid before the House the following communication from the Clerk of the House of Representatives: Office of the Clerk, House of Representatives, Washington, DC, September 11, 2015. Hon. John Boehner, The Speaker, House of Representatives, Washington, DC. Dear Mr. Speaker: I have the honor to transmit herewith a facsimile copy of a letter received from Mr. Steven S. Sandvoss, Executive Director, State Board of Elections for the State of Illinois, indicating that, according to the preliminary results of the Special Election held September 10, 2015, the Honorable Darin LaHood was elected Representative to Congress for the Eighteenth Congressional District, State of Illinois. With best wishes, I am Sincerely, Karen L. Haas, Clerk. Enclosure. State Board of Elections, State of Illinois, Springfield, IL, September 11, 2015. Hon. Karen L. Haas, Clerk, House of Representatives, Washington, DC. Dear Ms.…”