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On the recordDecember 11, 2013
On December 10 and 11, 2013, I was a part of an official congressional delegation to South Africa. I regret that I was not present to vote on H.R. 3521, H.R. 1402, H.R. 2019, H.R. 2319, S. 1471, H.R. 3212, H.R. 1992, and the Journal Vote. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea'' on H.R. 3521, H.R. 1402, H.R. 2319, S. 1471, H.R. 1992, and the Journal Vote. Had I been present, I would have voted ``nay'' on H.R. 2019, and H.R. 3212. personal explanation Mrs. McMORRIS RODGERS. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall No. 632 on H.R. 2019, on Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, ``Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act of 2013, as amended'', I am not recorded becaue I was absent due to the birth of my daughter. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea.'' Mr. Speaker, on rollcall No. 633 on H.R. 2319, on Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, ``Native American Veterans' Memorial Amendments Act of 2013'', I am not recorded because I was absent due to the birth of my daughter. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea.'' Mr. Speaker, on rollcall No. 634 on S. 1471, on Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, ``Alicia Dawn Koehl Respect for National Cemeteries Act'', I am not recorded because I was absent due to the birth of my daughter. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea.'' Mr. Speaker, on rollcall No. 635 on H.R.…
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John Conyers
Democratic · Michigan
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Dec 11, 2013

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