[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 153 (Wednesday, October 10, 2007)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2115] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PERSONAL EXPLANATION ______ HON. J. GRESHAM BARRETT of south carolina in the house of representatives Wednesday, October 10, 2007 Mr. BARRETT of South Carolina. Madam Speaker, due to a family emergency, I unfortunately missed recorded votes on the House floor on Wednesday and Thursday of last week. Had I been present on October 3, 2007, I would have voted ``no'' on rollcall vote No. 932 (on ordering the previous question on H. Res. 701), ``no'' on rollcall vote No. 933 (on ordering the previous question on H. Res. 702), ``no'' on rollcall vote No. 934 (on passage of H. Res. 702), ``no'' on rollcall vote No. 935 (on agreeing to the Conyers amendment to H.R. 928), ``yes'' on rollcall vote No. 936 (on the motion to recommit H.R. 928 with instructions), ``yes'' on rollcall vote No. 937 (on passage of H.R. 928), ``no'' on rollcall vote No. 938 (on motion to postpone consideration of the veto message of H.R. 976). Also, had I been present on October 4, 2007, I would have voted ``yes'' on rollcall vote No. 939 (on the motion to recommit H.R. 2470 with instructions), ``no'' on rollcall vote No. 940 (on passage of H.R. 2470)--While I support holding Federal contractors and employees accountable for criminal actions that they may commit while serving our Nation overseas, I have concerns with the drafting of H.R. 2740. I am hopeful that the Senate can address these concerns and return to the House a bill that accomplishes the above goal in a workable fashion. ``No'' on rollcall vote No. 941 (on ordering of the previous question of H. Res. 704), ``no'' on rollcall vote No. 942 (on passage of H. Res. 704), ``no'' on rollcall vote No. 943 (on ordering of the previous question of H. Res. 703), ``no'' on rollcall vote No. 944 (on passage of H. Res. 703), ``yes'' on rollcall vote No. 945 (on the motion to recommit H.R. 3246 with instructions), ``no'' on rollcall vote No. 946 (on passage of H.R. 3246), ``yes'' on rollcall vote No. 947 (on the motion to recommit H.R. 3648 with instructions,) ``yes'' on rollcall vote No. 948 (on passage of H.R. 3648). ____________________