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On the recordJanuary 16, 2025
I was unable to vote on the House floor this morning because of a weather-related travel delay. Had I been present, I would have voted YEA on a Roll Call No. 16 and NAY on Roll Call No. 17. personal explanation Mrs. McCLAIN. Mr. Speaker, due to a death in the family, I needed to attend the funeral proceedings and was unable to vote on the House floor. Had I been present, I would have voted NAY on Roll Call No. 16, Motion to Recommit, and YEA on Roll Call No. 17, Passage of H.R. 30. ____________________
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Joyce Beatty
Democratic · Ohio

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