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On the recordApril 29, 2014
I was unable to have my votes recorded on the House floor on Monday, April 28, 2014 and Tuesday April 29, 2014. Severe weather in the Midwest cancelled my flight out of Minneapolis on Monday afternoon, and again delayed me out of Chicago on Tuesday morning. Had I been present, I would have voted in favor of H.R. 4192 (roll No. 178) and in favor of H.R. 4120 (roll No. 179) on Monday, April 28, and against H. Res. 555 (roll No. 180) on Tuesday, April 29. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the resolution. The question was taken; and the Speaker pro tempore announced that the ayes appeared to have it. Recorded Vote Mr. McGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I demand a recorded vote. A recorded vote was ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. This will be a 5-minute vote. The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--ayes 238, noes 181, not voting 12, as follows: [Roll No.…
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Ron Kind
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