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Floor SpeechNeutral2026-04-23

PERSONAL EXPLANATION

Debbie Wasserman Schultz
Debbie Wasserman Schultz
DFL-25 · Representative
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On 2026-04-23, Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL-25) delivered a floor speech titled "PERSONAL EXPLANATION" in the House. The speech addressed taxes.

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PERSONAL EXPLANATION

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 72 (Thursday, April 23, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 72 (Thursday, April 23, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E363] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] PERSONAL EXPLANATION ______ HON. DEBBIE WASSERMAN SCHULTZ of florida in the house of representatives Thursday, April 23, 2026 Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. Mr. Speaker, due to the House Committee on Appropriations markup not recessing on time and holding a vote, I missed the first vote on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. Had I been present, I would have voted NAY on Roll Call No. 130. ____________________
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