[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 66 (Thursday, April 24, 2008)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E725] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PERSONAL EXPLANATION ______ HON. JAMES E. CLYBURN of south carolina in the house of representatives Thursday, April 24, 2008 Mr. CLYBURN. Madam Speaker, due to my attendance at the funerals of two dear friends in my district, I was absent for all twelve recorded votes on Wednesday April 23, 2008 (rollcalls 208-219). I wish to offer the following explanations for how I would have voted. Had I been present: On rollcall 208, the motion to adjourn, I would have voted ``nay.'' On rollcall 209, Protecting the Medicaid Safety Net Act of 2008, I would have voted ``aye.'' On rollcall 210, Recognizing the 60th Anniversary of the founding of the modern State of Israel, I would have voted ``aye.'' On rollcall 211, Ordering the Previous Question, I would have voted ``aye.'' On rollcall 212, the Rule providing for consideration of SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act, I would have voted ``aye.'' On rollcall 213, the Matheson amendment, I would have voted ``aye.'' On rollcall 214, the Capito amendment, I would have voted ``aye.'' On rollcall 215, the Foster amendment, I would have voted ``aye.'' On rollcall 216, motion to recommit, I would have voted ``nay.'' On rollcall 217, passage of SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act, I would have voted ``aye.'' On rollcall 218, ordering the previous question, I would have voted ``aye.'' On rollcall 219, the rule providing for consideration of Coast Guard Authorization Act, I would have voted ``aye.'' ____________________