[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 97 (Thursday, June 25, 2009)] [House] [Page H7389] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PERSONAL EXPLANATION Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Speaker, this afternoon, I was present at a two-hour meeting at the White House with the President of the United States. As such, I was unfortunately not able to be present for the following votes: On the inclusion of the McGovern/Jones/Pingree Amendment. Had I been present, I would have voted ``Aye.'' On the inclusion of the McGovern/Sestak Amendment. Had I been present, I would have voted ``aye.'' On the inclusion of the Franks Amendment. Had I been present, I would have voted ``no.'' On the inclusion of the Akin/Forbes Amendment. Had I been present, I would have voted ``no.'' On the inclusion of the Holt Amendment. Had I been present, I would have voted ``aye.'' On the inclusion of the Connolly Amendment. Had I been present, I would have voted ``aye.'' On the motion to recommit H.R. 2647. Had I been present, I would have voted ``no.'' On final passage of H.R. 2647. Had I been present, I would have voted ``no.'' ____________________