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Floor SpeechNeutral2026-05-19

PERSONAL EXPLANATION

Maxine Waters
Maxine Waters
DCA-43 · Representative
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On 2026-05-19, Representative Maxine Waters (D-CA-43) delivered a floor speech titled "PERSONAL EXPLANATION" in the House.

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PERSONAL EXPLANATION

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 85 (Tuesday, May 19, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 85 (Tuesday, May 19, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E466] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] PERSONAL EXPLANATION ______ HON. MAXINE WATERS of california in the house of representatives Tuesday, May 19, 2026 Ms. WATERS. Mr. Speaker, due to unavoidable circumstances, I was absent on April 27, 2026, and therefore missed two votes. Had I been present, I would have voted YEA on Roll Call No. 138, and YEA on Roll Call No. 139. ____________________
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