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On the recordMay 6, 1999
because of the prior commitment of my daughter's wedding in Houston, I was not present for the final vote on H.R. 1664, the Kosovo Supplemental bill. If I had been present, I would have voted yes on final passage. ____________________
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Al Green
Democratic · Texas

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Expressing regret for missing the final vote on the Kosovo Supplemental bill.

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