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Virginia Ann Foxx is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for North Carolina's 5th congressional district since 2005. A member of the Republican Party, she has been active in various legislative efforts and has focused on issues such as education, healthcare, and fiscal responsibility. Throughout her tenure, Foxx has been known for her strong advocacy for conservative policies and her commitment to her constituents in North Carolina. She has participated in numerous debates and discussions, often emphasizing the importance of government accountability and the responsible use of taxpayer funds.
Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Thankfully, the American people recognize that we are speaking about protecting vulnerable lives here. A March 2013 poll conducted by The Polling Company found that 64 percent of the…
Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. It is disappointing to hear my colleagues criticize this legislation in this way. We consider many weighty issues in this body with great implications for our future, but few of those…
Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, it is important to respond to the charge that this legislation is unconstitutional. In 2007, the Supreme Court upheld the Federal Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act as an…
I will not yield. Mr. McGOVERN. So there it is. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Lee).
Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Once again, we find ourselves in a position in which we must correct the record. Over the last 4 years, Republicans have implemented reforms to make the U.S. House of Representatives…
Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. I need to remind this House that during the Democrats' time in the majority, there were two rules packages providing consideration of seven unrelated measures. In the 110th Congress…
Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. House Resolution 38 provides for a closed rule providing for consideration of H.R. 36, the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, and a closed rule for consideration of H.R. 161…
Mr. Speaker, by direction of the Committee on Rules, I call up House Resolution 38 and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 38 Resolved, That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be…
Mr. Speaker, by direction of the Republican Conference, I offer a privileged resolution and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 39 Resolved, That the following named Members be, and are…
Mr. Speaker, I move that the House do now adjourn. The motion was agreed to; accordingly (at 9 o'clock and 51 minutes p.m.), under its previous order, the House adjourned until tomorrow, Thursday, January 22, 2015, at 9 a.m…
Mr. Speaker, I continue to reserve the balance of my time. Mr. McGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Maryland (Mr. Sarbanes).
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