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Barbara Lee

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Barbara Jean Lee is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for California's 12th congressional district since 1998. A member of the Democratic Party, she is known for her progressive stance on various issues, including gun control, healthcare, and social justice. Lee has been a prominent voice in Congress, advocating for policies that address inequality and promote peace.

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Jun 26, 2024

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Tennessee will be postponed. Amendment No. 13 Offered by Mr. Gosar The Acting CHAIR. It is…

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Jun 26, 2024

I ask for a ``no'' vote, and I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Tennessee (Mr. Burchett). The question was taken; and the Acting Chair announced that the…

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Jun 26, 2024

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Georgia will be postponed. Amendment No. 19 Offered by Ms. Greene of Georgia The Acting…

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Jun 26, 2024

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Arizona will be postponed. Amendment No. 14 Offered by Mr. Gosar The Acting CHAIR. It is now…

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Jun 26, 2024

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Wyoming will be postponed. Amendment No. 22 Offered by Ms. Hageman The Acting CHAIR. It is…

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Jun 4, 2024

I thank the gentleman from Oregon for his gracious comments and for his friendship, his support, and his tremendous leadership. I look forward to working with the gentleman also in the next chapter of our lives to make sure that all of our…

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Apr 30, 2024

I thank the gentlewoman for yielding and for bringing us together tonight. It is hard to stand here and look over here. Where is Don? Every night, here he was speaking truth to power. Tonight, I rise with my colleagues in remembrance of…

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Apr 20, 2024

I thank the distinguished ranking member for yielding and for her tremendous leadership on global peace and security issues in this House. Mr. Chair, I rise in strong support of H.R. 8035. This bill provides nearly $10 billion in economic…

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Feb 6, 2024

I thank the gentlewoman for yielding and for her strong, strong leadership. Mr. Speaker, I rise to oppose H.R. 7217. The United States and the world are facing a very dangerous time, with the risk of being pulled deeper and deeper into…

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Jan 11, 2024

I thank the gentlewoman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise this evening to honor the life and legacy of our dear friend and former colleague, the extraordinary and the honorable Eddie Bernice Johnson. First, let me just send my deepest…

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Dec 14, 2023

Today I rise with a heavy heart to honor the life of my friend, Ady Barkan, who passed away earlier this year due to complications of ALS. Ady is fondly remembered by many as a brilliant strategist, communicator, and activist. He was an…

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Nov 28, 2023

I was unavoidably detained and unable to cast my vote on two roll call votes. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea'' on rollcall No. 676 and ``yea'' on rollcall no. 677. personal explanation

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