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Floor SpeechNeutral2024-12-11

PERSONAL EXPLANATION

John H. Rutherford
John H. Rutherford
RFL-5 · Representative
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On 2024-12-11, Representative John H. Rutherford (R-FL-5) delivered a floor speech titled "PERSONAL EXPLANATION" in the House. The speech addressed taxes.

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PERSONAL EXPLANATION

Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 184 (Wednesday, December 11, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 184 (Wednesday, December 11, 2024)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1262] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] PERSONAL EXPLANATION ______ HON. JOHN H. RUTHERFORD of florida in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 11, 2024 Mr. RUTHERFORD. Mr. Speaker, due to illness, I was unable to vote in the first vote series on 12/10/24. Had I been present, I would have voted YEA on Roll Call No. 493; YEA on Roll Call No. 494; YEA on Roll Call No. 495; and YEA on Roll Call No. 496. ____________________
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