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Floor Speech2026-03-05

PERSONAL EXPLANATION

Adam Smith
Adam Smith
DWA-9 · Representative
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PERSONAL EXPLANATION

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 42 (Thursday, March 5, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 42 (Thursday, March 5, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E193] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] PERSONAL EXPLANATION ______ HON. ADAM SMITH of washington in the house of representatives Thursday, March 5, 2026 Mr. SMITH of Washington. Mr. Speaker, I missed three of the votes in the vote series on March 4, 2026, due to a classified call that occurred during this time period. Had I been present, I would have voted YEA on Roll Call No. 83; YEA on Roll Call No. 82; and YEA on Roll Call No. 81. ____________________
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