Mr. Speaker, I was absent during rollcall votes No. 350, No. 351, and No. 352 due to my spouse's health situation in California. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea'' on the DeSaulnier Amendment. I would have also voted ``yea'' on the Motion to Recommit. I would have also voted ``nay'' on final passage of H.R. 23-- Gaining Responsibility on Water Act of 2017. PERSONAL EXPLANATION
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