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Floor SpeechNeutral2026-07-13

PERSONAL EXPLANATION

Tim Burchett
Tim Burchett
RTN-2 · Representative
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On 2026-07-13, Representative Tim Burchett (R-TN-2) delivered a floor speech titled "PERSONAL EXPLANATION" in the House.

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PERSONAL EXPLANATION

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 113 (Monday, July 13, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 113 (Monday, July 13, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E673] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] PERSONAL EXPLANATION ______ HON. TIM BURCHETT of tennessee in the house of representatives Monday, July 13, 2026 Mr. BURCHETT. Mr. Speaker, due to a previously scheduled classified briefing, I missed the vote on June 30, 2026. Had I been present, I would have voted YEA on Roll Call No. 233. ____________________
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