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On the recordJune 12, 2013
Madam Speaker, by direction of the House Republican Conference, I offer a privileged resolution and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 257 Resolved, That the following named Members be, and are hereby, elected to the following standing committees of the House of Representatives: Committee on Homeland Security: Mr. Sanford. Committee on the Judiciary: Mr. Smith of Missouri. Committee on Natural Resources: Mr. Smith of Missouri. Committee on Science, Space, and Technology: Mr. Collins of New York. Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure: Mr. Sanford. Ms. FOXX (during the reading). Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be considered as read. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the gentlewoman from North Carolina? There was no objection. The resolution was agreed to. A motion to reconsider was laid on the table. ____________________
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Virginia Foxx
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