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Steny Hoyer: “I rise to speak about the motion that we will make, because there will be no time for debate when the motion to recommit…”

On the recordOctober 7, 1998
I rise to speak about the motion that we will make, because there will be no time for debate when the motion to recommit is made. ... supported by the Senate in a 5-to-2 vote by their conference. Mr. Speaker, this should not be a controversial issue.
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Steny Hoyer
Democratic · Maryland

Editor's note · Context

Discussing a motion to recommit related to family planning options during a House debate.

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