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Floor SpeechNeutral2026-05-12

PERSONAL EXPLANATION

Herbert C. Conaway, Jr.
Herbert C. Conaway, Jr.
DNJ-3 · Representative
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On 2026-05-12, Representative Herbert C. Conaway, Jr. (D-NJ-3) delivered a floor speech titled "PERSONAL EXPLANATION" in the House.

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PERSONAL EXPLANATION

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 80 (Tuesday, May 12, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 80 (Tuesday, May 12, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E430] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] PERSONAL EXPLANATION ______ HON. HERBERT C. CONAWAY, JR. of new jersey in the house of representatives Tuesday, May 12, 2026 Mr. CONAWAY. Mr. Speaker, on January 21, 2026, I was unable to cast my vote. Had I been present, I would have voted NAY on Roll Call No. 38. ____________________
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