W. Todd Akin: “But shouldn't the focus be on U.S. security? Shouldn't that be the question? And are we going the wrong way?”

On rollcall Nos. 519, 520, 521, 522, 523, 524, 525, 526, 527, 528, 529, 530, 531, 532, 533, 534, 535, and 536, I was delayed and unable to vote. Had I been present I would have voted ``aye'' on rollcall No. 519, ``no'' on rollcall No. 520…

On rollcall Nos. 127 and 128, I would have voted ``yes.'' personal explanation

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I think that perhaps before we give the report on the status of seapower, I would make the comment that if this sequestration goes through, which people are talking about, it gravely influences the ability of our…

On rollcall Nos. 113 and 114, I was delayed and unable to vote. Had I been present I would have voted ``yea'' on both. ____________________