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On the recordFebruary 9, 2016
Mr. Speaker, my vote was not recorded on rollcall No. 64 on H.R. 3036--9/11 Memorial Act. I am not recorded because I was absent due to the birth of my son in San Antonio, Texas. Had I been present, I would have voted ``aye.'' ____________________
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Joaquin Castro
Democratic · Texas

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