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Floor SpeechNeutral2025-04-30

PERSONAL EXPLANATION

Derek Tran
Derek Tran
DCA-45 · Representative
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On 2025-04-30, Representative Derek Tran (D-CA-45) delivered a floor speech titled "PERSONAL EXPLANATION" in the House.

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PERSONAL EXPLANATION

Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 72 (Wednesday, April 30, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 72 (Wednesday, April 30, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E369] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] PERSONAL EXPLANATION ______ HON. DEREK TRAN of california in the house of representatives Wednesday, April 30, 2025 Mr. TRAN. Mr. Speaker, when attempting to cast my vote on April 29, 2025 for S. 146--the TAKE IT DOWN Act, my voting card did not properly record my vote. Had my voting card been functioning properly, I would have voted YEA on Roll Call No. 104. ____________________

Referenced legislation: S146
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