[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 38 (Tuesday, March 16, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E385]
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                          PERSONAL EXPLANATION

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                        HON. TIMOTHY V. JOHNSON

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 16, 2010

  Mr. JOHNSON of Illinois. Madam Speaker, unfortunately last night I 
was unable to cast my votes on H. Res. 1145, H. Res. 1170, H. Res. 1163 
and H. Res. 67. I was speaking at Mahomet-Seymour High School BullDog 
Pride Night at Mahomet-Seymour High School and I was unable to arrive 
in Washington, DC to cast my votes.
  Had I been present on Roll Call #112 on suspending the rules and 
passing H. Res. 1145, Recognizing the University of Arizona's 125 years 
of dedication to excellence in higher education, I would have voted 
``aye.''
  Had I been present on Roll Call #113 on suspending the rules and 
passing H. Res. 1170, Congratulating the winners of the Voice of 
Democracy national scholarship program, I would have voted ``aye.''
  Had I been present on Roll Call #114 on suspending the rules and 
passing H. Res. 1163, Recognizing Washington State University Honors 
College for 50 years of excellence, I would have voted ``aye.''
  Had I been present on Roll Call #115 on suspending the rules and 
passing H. Res. 267, Recognizing the cultural and historical 
significance of Nowruz, expressing appreciation to Iranian-Americans 
for their contributions to society, and wishing Iranian-Americans and 
the people of Iran a prosperous new year, I would have voted ``aye.''

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