[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 195 (Wednesday, December 19, 2007)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2635] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PERSONAL EXPLANATION ______ HON. JIM MATHESON of utah in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 19, 2007 Mr. MATHESON. Madam Speaker, I missed votes on December 11th and December 12th 2007 in order to attend the funeral of a close family member, which was held in Utah. Had I been present and voting, I would have voted as follows: On rollcall vote No. 1142, ``aye,'' on rollcall vote No. 1143, ``aye,'' on rollcall vote No. 1144, ``aye,'' on rollcall vote No. 1145, ``aye,'' on rollcall vote No. 1146, ``aye,'' on rollcall vote No. 1147, ``aye,'' on rollcall vote No. 1148, ``aye,'' on rollcall vote No. 1149, ``aye,'' on rollcall vote No. 1150, ``aye,'' on rollcall vote No. 1151, ``aye,'' on rollcall vote No. 1152, ``aye,'' on rollcall vote No. 1153, ``aye,'' on rollcall vote No. 1154, ``aye,'' on rollcall vote No. 1155, ``aye.'' ____________________