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On the recordApril 27, 2018
Further parliamentary inquiry. Are we in the position where the House will be unable to speak to the issue of removing the official, i.e. the Chaplain, elected by the whole House? The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman is no longer recognized. The gentleman has not stated an inquiry that relates in a practical sense to a matter before the House. Motion to Table Mr. McCARTHY. Mr. Speaker, I have a motion at the desk. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Clerk will report the motion. The Clerk read as follows: Mr. McCarthy moves that the resolution be laid on the table. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered by the gentleman from California. The question was taken; and the Speaker pro tempore announced that the ayes appeared to have it.
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Steny Hoyer
Democratic · Maryland
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Apr 27, 2018

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