On the recordMarch 3, 2010
Further parliamentary inquiry, in light of Mr. Rangel's letter to the Speaker, which states in relevant part that he requests a leave of absence, does reinstating the gentleman from New York (Mr. Rangel) to the chairmanship of the Committee on Ways and Means require, as a necessary action, the adopting of a resolution by the full House of Representatives electing him as chair? The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman is stating a hypothetical. The Chair will not comment.
