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Floor SpeechNeutral2018-07-25

PERSONAL EXPLANATION

Sam Graves
Sam Graves
RMO-6 · Representative
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On 2018-07-25, Representative Sam Graves (R-MO-6) delivered a floor speech titled "PERSONAL EXPLANATION" in the House.

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PERSONAL EXPLANATION

Congressional Record, Volume 164 Issue 125 (Wednesday, July 25, 2018) [Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 125 (Wednesday, July 25, 2018)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1071] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] PERSONAL EXPLANATION ______ HON. SAM GRAVES of missouri in the house of representatives Wednesday, July 25, 2018 Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, on July 23, 2018 I missed a series of Roll Call votes. Had I been present, I would have voted ``YEA'' on No. 366 and 367. On July 24, 2018 I missed a series of Roll Call votes. Had I been present, I would have voted ``YEA'' on No. 368, 369, 370, 371, and 372. ____________________
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