On the recordJuly 21, 1999
I want the Record to show that if I had been able to be present in this chamber when these votes were cast, I would have voted 'yea' on each of them.
I want the Record to show that if I had been able to be present in this chamber when these votes were cast, I would have voted 'yea' on each of them.
Personal explanation of missed votes in the House of Representatives.
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