Had I been present for the vote on H. Res. 796, the resolution providing for consideration of the fiscal year 2019 Consolidated Appropriations Act (Rollcall No. 124), I would have voted ``no''. Additionally, had I been present for the vote on H.R. 4467, the Strengthening Aviation Security Act of 2017 (Rollcall No. 128), I would have voted ``aye''. ____________________
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