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On the recordMay 26, 2010
On May 26, 2010, I was called away on personal business. I regret that I was not present to vote for H. Res. 1347, H. Res. 1385, H. Res. 1316 and H. Res. 1169. Had I been present, I would have cast a ``yea'' on all of these votes. ____________________
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John Conyers
Democratic · Michigan

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