Chris Murphy: “due to official business speaking to the Circle of Friends for American Veterans, I was unavoidably detained and not…”

“due to official business speaking to the Circle of Friends for American Veterans, I was unavoidably detained and not present in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 29, 2005, and was regrettably unable to cast my vote on rollcall No. 336. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea'' on rollcall No. 336. Amendment Offered by Mr. Kennedy of Minnesota The CHAIRMAN. The pending business is the demand for a recorded vote on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Minnesota (Mr. Kennedy) on which further proceedings were postponed and on which the noes prevailed by voice vote. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The Clerk designated the amendment. Recorded Vote The CHAIRMAN. A recorded vote has been demanded. A recorded vote was ordered. The CHAIRMAN. This will be a 5-minute vote. The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--ayes 59, noes 362, not voting 12, as follows: [Roll No.…”