[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 162 (Tuesday, November 3, 2009)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2691] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PERSONAL EXPLANATION ______ HON. MIKE THOMPSON of california in the house of representatives Tuesday, November 3, 2009 Mr. THOMPSON of California. Madam Speaker, on November 2, 2009, I was unavoidably unable to cast my votes for rollcall 832, rollcall 833 and rollcall 834. My flight to Washington was delayed due to mechanical difficulties. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea.'' ____________________