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On the recordMarch 29, 2012
On rollcall No. 146 for H.R. 4281, I was detained because of meeting with constituents to allow the Senate Transportation bill to come to the Floor to save jobs and support new construction for transportation and infrastructure. Had I been present, I would have voted ``nay.'' Mr. FILNER. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall 146, I was away from the Capitol due to prior commitments to my constituents. Had I been present, I would have voted ``nay.'' The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the resolution. The resolution was agreed to. A motion to reconsider was laid on the table. {time} 1030 General Leave
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Sheila Jackson Lee
Democratic · Texas

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