[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 21 (Wednesday, February 8, 2012)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E160] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PERSONAL EXPLANATION ______ HON. DONNA F. EDWARDS of maryland in the house of representatives Wednesday, February 8, 2012 Ms. EDWARDS. Mr. Speaker, due to a previously scheduled doctor's appointment, I was absent from votes in the House yesterday afternoon (Tuesday, February 7th) and missed rollcall votes 40-42. Had I been present, I would have voted ``aye'' on rollcall votes 40 (the Tonko Amendment to H.R. 3581, the Budget and Accounting Transparency Act) and 41 (motion to recommit H.R. 3581), and ``no'' on rollcall vote 42 (final passage of H.R. 3581). ____________________