[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 11 (Friday, January 19, 2007)] [House] [Page H769] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [[Page H769]] PERSONAL EXPLANATION Mr. COOPER. Mr. Speaker, I was unavoidably absent on Thursday afternoon and Friday morning. Had I been present for rollcall 40, I would have voted ``yea'' on H.R. 6, a bill I proudly cosponsored that will improve America's energy independence and financial situation. Had I been present for rollcall 42, I would have voted ``yea'' on H.R. 475. ____________________