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Floor SpeechNeutral2025-02-27

PERSONAL EXPLANATION

Brittany Pettersen
Brittany Pettersen
DCO-7 · Representative
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On Wed Feb 26, Representative Brittany Pettersen (D-CO-7) delivered a floor speech titled "PERSONAL EXPLANATION" in the House.

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PERSONAL EXPLANATION

Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 39 (Thursday, February 27, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 39 (Thursday, February 27, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E172] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] PERSONAL EXPLANATION ______ HON. BRITTANY PETTERSEN of colorado in the house of representatives Thursday, February 27, 2025 Ms. PETTERSEN. Mr. Speaker, I missed votes due to recently giving birth. Had I been present, I would have voted YEA on Roll Call No. 51; and NAY on Roll Call No. 52. ____________________
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