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Chris Van Hollen: I'm just trying to understand how it is that in this House there was a rule that was written that would deny the…

On the recordOctober 2, 2013
I'm just trying to understand how it is that in this House there was a rule that was written that would deny the majority an opportunity to vote? The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair will not entertain questions in advance of ruling. The Chair is prepared to rule.
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Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland
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Oct 2, 2013

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