Floor SpeechNeutral2026-02-05
PERSONAL EXPLANATION
John Garamendi
DCA-8 · Representative
Environment
Context
On 2026-02-05, Representative John Garamendi (D-CA-8) delivered a floor speech titled "PERSONAL EXPLANATION" in the House. The speech addressed the environment.
Full Text
PERSONAL EXPLANATION Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 26 (Thursday, February 5, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 26 (Thursday, February 5, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E111] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] PERSONAL EXPLANATION ______ HON. JOHN GARAMENDI of california in the house of representatives Thursday, February 5, 2026 Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. Speaker, on February 2, 2026, I was recorded as ``Not Voting'' on rollcall Vote No. 50. During the vote, I remained present in the House Chamber after voting on rollcall No. 49, and I attempted to cast my electronic vote on rollcall Vote No. 50. I then departed the House Chamber, though my attempted vote apparently was not recorded. Had my vote been recorded without error, I would have voted ``Yea'' on rollcall No. 50.