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Bob Filner: “On rollcall 336, I was away from the Capitol region attending the Civil Rights Freedom Riders' 50th Anniversary…”

On the recordMay 24, 2011
On rollcall 336, I was away from the Capitol region attending the Civil Rights Freedom Riders' 50th Anniversary Celebration. Had I been present, I would have voted ``aye.'' Amendment No. 9 Offered by Mr. Cardoza The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished business is the demand for a recorded vote on the amendment offered by the gentleman from California (Mr. Cardoza) on which further proceedings were postponed and on which the noes prevailed by voice vote. The Clerk will redesignate the amendment. The Clerk redesignated the amendment. Recorded Vote The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote has been demanded. A recorded vote was ordered. The Acting CHAIR. This will be a 5-minute vote. The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--ayes 182, noes 232, not voting 17, as follows: [Roll No.…
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Bob Filner
California
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May 24, 2011

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