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Nancy Pelosi: I rise on the question of consideration. It is inappropriate to consider this bill until the Republican leadership…

On the recordJune 22, 2006
I rise on the question of consideration. It is inappropriate to consider this bill until the Republican leadership schedules a vote on an increase in the minimum wage, which they are now blocking. Therefore, under clause 3, rule XVI, I demand a vote on the question of consideration. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentlewoman from California demands the question of consideration. Under clause 3 of rule XVI, the question is, Will the House now consider the bill? 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
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