[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 168 (Friday, December 17, 2010)] [House] [Page H8767] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PERSONAL EXPLANATION Mr. AL GREEN of Texas. Mr. Speaker, today I was unavoidably detained and missed the votes on: Adjournment Resolution (H. Con. Res. 336--Sine Die Adjournment) Although H. Con. Res. 336 passed by a vote of 196-153, I respectfully request the opportunity to record my position. Had I been present I would have voted ``yea'' on rollcall 652. H. Res. 1776--Rule providing for consideration of H.J. Res. 105-- Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2011. Although H. Res. 1776 passed by a vote of 184-159, I respectfully request the opportunity to record my position. Had I been present I would have voted ``yea'' on rollcall 653. H.R. 2142--Government Efficiency, Effectiveness, and Performance Improvement Act of 2009 to require the review of Government programs at least once every 5 years for purposes of assessing their performance and improving their operations, and to establish the Performance Improvement Council. Although H.R. 2142 failed under a suspension vote by a vote of 212-131, I respectfully request the opportunity to record my position. Had I been present I would have voted ``yea'' on rollcall 654. ____________________