On rollcall No. 709, I missed the vote due to a personal family issue. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea.'' ____________________
Rick Larsen
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Rick Larsen is a member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Washington's 2nd congressional district since 2001. A member of the Democratic Party, Larsen has focused on issues such as transportation, economic development, and veterans' affairs during his tenure. He has served on various committees, including the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, where he has advocated for infrastructure improvements and funding for local projects.
On rollcall No. 708 I missed the vote due to a personal family issue. Had I been present, I would have voted ``nay.'' ____________________
This amendment does one simple thing: It continues the Home Affordable Modification Program for members of the Armed Forces and Gold Star recipients. Mr. Speaker, we all know the Home Affordable Modification Program has not performed to…
In its current form, I am opposed to the bill. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Clerk will report the motion to recommit. The Clerk read as follows: Mr. LARSEN of Washington moves to recommit the bill H.R. 839 to the Committee on Financial…
On that I demand the yeas and nays. The yeas and nays were ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to clause 9 of rule XX, the Chair will reduce to 5 minutes the minimum time for any electronic vote on the question of passage. The vote…
On rollcall No. 24, I missed the vote inadvertantly due to a constituent meeting in my office. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yes.'' Stated against:
What does the Lord require? Do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly with God. These words from the prophet Micah are as true today as they were when first spoken. They provide guidance to how we in Congress can lead by example for everyone…
``When vacancies happen in the representation of any State in the Senate, the executive authority of such State shall issue writs of election to fill such vacancies: provided that the legislature of any State may empower the executive…
Again I want to urge our colleagues to support S. 1448, and I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered by the gentleman from Washington (Mr. Larsen) that the House suspend the rules…
Under what is known as the Long Term Leasing Act, lands held in trust for Indian tribes may be leased for a variety of purposes for a term of no greater than 25 years, with an option for an additional 25 years if approved by the Bureau of…
I want to thank the chair of the Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee for helping to bring this bill to the floor, and of course I thank both sides of the aisle on the full committee for bringing this bill to the floor. Madam…
I would like to take this opportunity to thank Representative Owens for his work on drafting this bill. I rise in support of H.R. 4748, the Northern Border Counternarcotics Strategy of 2010. This legislation fulfills a critical need by…





