Madam Speaker, I had to miss votes today because I am attending an event in Charlotte, NC, with the President of the United States. Had I been present, I would have voted ``nay'' on rollcall No. 52 (Shalala amendment), ``yea'' on rollcall No. 53 (Motion to recommit), and ``nay'' on rollcall No. 54 (H.R. 5687). PERSONAL EXPLANATION Miss RICE of New York. Madam Speaker, I was necessarily absent from votes on Friday, February 7, 2020. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea'' on rollcall No. 52, ``nay'' on rollcall No. 53, and ``yea'' on rollcall No. 54. PERSONAL EXPLANATION
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