[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 171 (Tuesday, November 6, 2007)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2329] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PERSONAL EXPLANATION ______ HON. W. TODD AKIN of missouri in the house of representatives Tuesday, November 6, 2007 Mr. AKIN. Madam Speaker, I was unable to participate in the following votes. Had I been present, I would have voted as follows: November 5, 2007: rollcall vote No. 1034, on motion to close portions of the Conference on the FY2008 Department of Defense Appropriations, I would have voted ``aye''; rollcall vote No. 1035, on motion to suspend the rules and pass, as amended, H.R. 513--National Heroes Credit Protection Act, I would have voted ``aye''; rollcall vote No. 1036, on motion to suspend the rules and agree, H. Res. 744--Recognizing the contributions of Native American veterans and calling upon the President to issue a proclamation urging the people of the United States to observe a day in honor of Native American veterans, I would have voted ``aye.'' ____________________