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On the recordDecember 9, 2015
Am I correct that insisting on the point of order prevents the House from voting on the gentleman from California's motion to recommit? The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentlewoman has not stated a proper parliamentary inquiry. Ms. McCOLLUM. Mr. Speaker, I have a parliamentary inquiry. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentlewoman will state her parliamentary inquiry. Ms. McCOLLUM. Mr. Speaker, am I correct that the gentleman from California's motion to recommit would close the loophole that currently allows terrorists who are on the no-fly list to buy guns? The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentlewoman has not stated a proper parliamentary inquiry.
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Robin Kelly
Democratic · Illinois
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Dec 9, 2015

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