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Steny Hoyer

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Steny Hamilton Hoyer is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Maryland's 5th congressional district since 1981. A member of the Democratic Party, Hoyer has held various leadership positions, including House Majority Leader. Throughout his tenure, he has focused on issues such as education, healthcare, and economic development, advocating for policies that benefit his constituents in Maryland and beyond. Hoyer is known for his commitment to bipartisanship and has played a significant role in legislative negotiations over the years.

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Jul 19, 2018

Voted ``present,'' Mr. Speaker, voted ``present.'' Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time. ____________________

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Jul 19, 2018

I yield to the gentleman from California. Mr. McCARTHY. Mr. Speaker, I can't believe that to be true.

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Jul 19, 2018

I yield to the gentleman from California. Mr. McCARTHY. Mr. Speaker, then why did he vote ``present''?

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Jul 19, 2018

I yield to the gentleman from California. Mr. McCARTHY. Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I know he misspoke earlier on a couple of things, and I think he may have misspoken again. He made a comment. He said we…

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Jul 19, 2018

I yield to the gentleman from California. Mr. McCARTHY. Mr. Speaker, that is a lot less than under his leadership.

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Jul 19, 2018

He says something about the Democratic Socialist Party--it is my time. It is my time, Mr. Speaker. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Dunn). Members are reminded to direct their remarks to the Chair. Mr. McCARTHY. May I ask the gentleman--the…

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Jul 19, 2018

I yield to the gentleman from California. Mr. McCARTHY. Mr. Speaker, I asked the gentleman to yield because I just think the Record needs to be corrected. The gentleman knows, Mr. Speaker, that we brought two immigration bills to this…

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Jul 19, 2018

I will do that. I will tell you, you are correct in saying that I did not support the omni, but I did support the proposition. Mr. McCARTHY. In saying that, you just recently said you supported CHIP, but you voted against it because you…

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Jul 19, 2018

I voted ``present,'' Mr. Speaker, because I was not going to take it or leave it. I was not going to just take what the majority leader wanted to shove down my throat and the throat of others. Because, Mr. Speaker, the rhetoric in that…

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Jul 19, 2018

Isn't that wonderful. I voted for all of them, either by voice vote or by card. They were bills that we all agreed with. But more closed rules on this floor, including today's bill that we passed, than any Congress in recent memory. My…

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Jul 19, 2018

Separating children from their parents. Mr. McCARTHY. As we all know, America is a Nation of immigrants. Almost all of our ancestors came from somewhere else in search of a better life in this land of freedom and opportunity, and we want…

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Jul 19, 2018

You are correct. Mr. McCARTHY. At any time, if I may finish, if I state that I voted for something that is incorrect, please bring it up.

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