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Floor Speech2026-03-18

PERSONAL EXPLANATION

James R. Baird
James R. Baird
RIN-4 · Representative
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PERSONAL EXPLANATION

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E231] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] PERSONAL EXPLANATION ______ HON. JAMES R. BAIRD of indiana in the house of representatives Wednesday, March 18, 2026 Mr. BAIRD. Mr. Speaker, due to a death in my family, I missed several votes the week of March 2, 2026. Had I been present, I would have voted YEA on Roll Call No. 79, Previous question regarding H. Res. 1095; YEA on Roll Call No. 80, Passage on H. Res. 1095; YEA on Roll Call No. 81, Passage of S. 723; YEA on Roll Call No. 82, Passage of H.R. 6472; and YEA on Roll Call No. 83, Committee referral of H. Res. 1100. ____________________

Referenced legislation: S723, HRES1095, HRES1100, HR6472
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