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On the recordFebruary 6, 2018
I was hoping to hear the gentleman's parliamentary inquiry, but if the Chair is not going to allow that to be heard, I appeal the ruling of the Chair. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is, Shall the decision of the Chair stand as the judgment of the House? Motion to Table Mr. McCARTHY. Mr. Speaker, I have a motion at the desk. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Clerk will report the motion. The Clerk read as follows: Mr. McCarthy moves that the appeal be laid on the table. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion to table. The question was taken; and the Speaker pro tempore announced that the ayes appeared to have it. Recorded Vote
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Nancy Pelosi
Democratic · California
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Feb 6, 2018

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