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“PERSONAL EXPLANATION” mentioning the U.S. Dept. of Transportation was published in the Extensions of Remarks section on pages E875 on Sept. 23, 2020.
The Department handles nearly all infrastructure crisscrossing the country. Downsizing the Federal Government, a project aimed at lowering taxes and boosting federal efficiency, said the Department should be privatized to save money, reduce congestion and spur innovation.
The publication is reproduced in full below:
PERSONAL EXPLANATION
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HON. PETER A. DeFAZIO
of oregon
in the house of representatives
Wednesday, September 23, 2020
Mr. DeFAZIO. Madam Speaker, during the week of September 14, 2020, I was unable to vote due to the devastating and deadly wildfires burning throughout my District. I am working with the White House, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Army Corps, U.S. Department of Transportation, and Governor Brown to help my constituents get the assistance they need.
Had I been present for votes, I would have voted:
On Roll Call Vote Number 183, On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass S. 4894, as amended, I would have voted Aye.
On Roll Call Vote Number 184, On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass H.R. 2193, I would have voted Aye.
On Roll Call Vote Number 185, On Ordering the Previous Question to H. Res. 1107, I would have voted Aye.
On Roll Call Vote Number 186, On Agreeing to the Resolution H. Res. 1107, I would have voted Aye.
On Roll Call Vote Number 187, On Agreeing to the Allen Amendment to H.R. 2639, I would have voted Nay.
On Roll Call Vote Number 188, On Agreeing to the Moulton Amendment to H.R. 2639, I would have voted Aye.
On Roll Call Vote Number 189, On Passage of H.R. 2639, I would have voted Aye.
On Roll Call Vote Number 190, On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended H.R. 7909, I would have voted Aye.
On Roll Call Vote Number 191, On Motion to Recommit with Instructions H.R. 2574. I would have voted Aye.
On Roll Call Vote Number 192, On Passage of H.R. 2574, I would have voted Aye.
On Roll Call Vote Number 193, On Agreeing to Resolution H. Res. 908, I would have voted Aye.
On Roll Call Vote Number 194, On Motion to Recommit with Instructions on H.R. 2694, I would have voted Nay.
On Roll Call Vote Number 195, On Passage of H.R. 2694, I would have voted Aye.
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