Why the delegation voted the way they did…

Minnesota's congressional delegation had plenty of different reasons for voting for or voting against the $700 billion bailout package. You can listen to MPR's interviews or the house floor speeches from the members.

DFL Rep. Tim Walz voted against the package. Here's his interview with MPR:

GOP Rep. John Kline voted for the bill. Here's what he told MPR:

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DFL Rep. Betty McCollum voted for the bill. Here's her interview with MPR's Tim Pugmire:

DFL Rep. Keith Ellison voted for the bill. Here's his floor speech:

GOP Rep. Michele Bachmann voted against the bill. Here's her floor speech:

DFL Rep. Collin Peterson voted against the bill. Here's his interview with MPR.

DFL Rep. Jim Oberstar voted for the bill. Here's his floor speech:

NOTE: GOP Rep. Jim Ramstad didn't speak on the floor and didn't return calls.