[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 136 (Wednesday, September 14, 2011)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1623] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PERSONAL EXPLANATION ______ HON. JAMES A. HIMES of connecticut in the house of representatives Wednesday, September 14, 2011 Mr. HIMES. Mr. Speaker, I was unable to be present to cast my vote on Mr. Holt's amendment to H.R. 2218--Empowering Parents through Quality Charter Schools Act. I wish the record to reflect my intentions had I been able to vote. Had I been present for rollcall No. 702, I would have voted ``yes.'' ____________________