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Floor SpeechNeutral2026-07-21

PERSONAL EXPLANATION

Betty McCollum
Betty McCollum
DMN-4 · Representative
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On 2026-07-21, Representative Betty McCollum (D-MN-4) delivered a floor speech titled "PERSONAL EXPLANATION" in the House.

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PERSONAL EXPLANATION

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 119 (Tuesday, July 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 119 (Tuesday, July 21, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E719] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] PERSONAL EXPLANATION ______ HON. BETTY McCOLLUM of minnesota in the house of representatives Tuesday, July 21, 2026 Ms. McCOLLUM. Mr. Speaker, I was unable to be present for votes on the legislation being considered under suspension of the rules on July 20, 2026, due to a delayed flight. Had I been present, I would have voted YEA on Roll Call No. 250, H.R. 4541, and YEA on Roll Call No. 251, H.R. 8823. ____________________

Referenced legislation: HR4541, HR8823
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