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On the recordSeptember 6, 2016
On rollcall votes 479 and 480 I was unable to vote as I was detained in my congressional district to attend the funeral of a dear friend. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yes'' on rollcall votes 479 and 480. Personal Explanation
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Ken Calvert
Republican · California

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