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Floor SpeechNeutral2024-12-12

PERSONAL EXPLANATION

Paul Tonko
Paul Tonko
DNY-20 · Representative
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On 2024-12-12, Representative Paul Tonko (D-NY-20) delivered a floor speech titled "PERSONAL EXPLANATION" in the House. It referenced legislation: HR5009.

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PERSONAL EXPLANATION

Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 185 (Thursday, December 12, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 185 (Thursday, December 12, 2024)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1267] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] PERSONAL EXPLANATION ______ HON. PAUL TONKO of new york in the house of representatives Thursday, December 12, 2024 Mr. TONKO. Mr. Speaker, during Roll Call Vote number 500 on H.R. 5009, I mistakenly recorded my vote as YES when I should have voted NO. ____________________

Referenced legislation: HR5009
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