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Thomas Massie: When a quorum is not present and that is noted by a Member, under the rules, the yeas and nays are automatic. Is that…

On the recordDecember 19, 2018
When a quorum is not present and that is noted by a Member, under the rules, the yeas and nays are automatic. Is that correct? The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX, when proceedings resume on this question, a demand for the yeas and nays will be in order.
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Thomas Massie
Republican · Kentucky
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Dec 19, 2018

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