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On the recordDecember 20, 2018
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? For what purpose does the gentleman from California seek recognition? 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 of California moves to lay the appeal 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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Dec 20, 2018

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