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On the recordJuly 11, 2013
Would it be in order to move a motion that the time not be charged to Mr. McGovern as the representative, the ranking member, of the Rules Committee, that a motion be in order that we could vote on? Would that be in order, Mr. Speaker? The SPEAKER pro tempore. That is not an appropriate motion.
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Steny Hoyer
Democratic · Maryland
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Jul 11, 2013

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