[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 153 (Wednesday, October 30, 2013)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1617] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PERSONAL EXPLANATION ______ HON. MARK SANFORD of south carolina in the house of representatives Wednesday, October 30, 2013 Mr. SANFORD. Mr. Speaker, I was absent for votes on Tuesday, October 29, 2013, due to the death of a very close family friend. Had I been present, I would have voted in the following manner: H.R. 2374--``To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to provide protections for retail customers, and for other purposes,'' Amendment No. 1. Vote: ``no'' Motion to Recommit H.R. 2374, with Instructions: Vote: ``no'' H.R. 2374--``To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to provide protections for retail customers, and for other purposes.'' Vote: ``yes'' ____________________