[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 62 (Monday, May 6, 2013)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E597] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PERSONAL EXPLANATION ______ HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS of texas in the house of representatives Monday, May 6, 2013 Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today regarding my recent absence from the House on Thursday, April 25th and Friday, April 26th. During this time, I attended the opening of the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas. Because of this absence, I missed several important votes on the House floor, and would like to submit how I would have voted had I been in attendance. The votes were: Rollcall 124, on Agreeing to H. Res. 178, Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 527) to amend the Helium Act to complete the privatization of the Federal helium reserve in a competitive market fashion that ensures stability in the helium markets while protecting the interests of American taxpayers, and for other purposes. I would have voted ``yea''. Rollcall 125, on the Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass H.R. 1765, The Reducing Flight Delays Act. I would have voted ``yea''. Rollcall 126, on Agreeing to the Amendment to H.R. 527, the Dent of Pennsylvania Amendment No. 2. I would have voted ``no''. Rollcall 127, on the Motion to Recommit with Instructions to H.R. 527. I would have voted ``no''. Rollcall 128, on Passage of H.R. 527, to Amend the Helium Act. I would have voted ``yea''. ____________________