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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.
For the purpose of debate only, Mr. Speaker, I yield the customary 30 minutes to the gentleman from Colorado (Mr. Polis), pending which I yield myself such time as I may consume. During consideration of this resolution, all time yielded is…
Mr. Speaker, I withdraw my unanimous consent request. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Bass of New Hampshire). The request is withdrawn. The gentlewoman from North Carolina is recognized for 1 hour.
Then in preparing the correction for that, inadvertently two numbers were reversed in the number for the resolution. I don't have a Latin quote from Murphy's law, but I would say that it appears as though, in the attempt to make one…
Mr. Speaker, if I might respond to the gentleman from Massachusetts, I appreciate his asking the question because it gives us an opportunity to do a mea culpa. That's my ability to quote Latin this morning in response to the gentleman from…
Mr. Speaker, by direction of the Committee on Rules, I call up House Resolution 741 and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 741 Resolved, That during further consideration of the bill…
Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be amended by the amendment I have placed at the desk. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: Strike all after the resolving clause…
Mr. Speaker, we are all human beings. How ironic it is that our colleagues were here just a few minutes ago on the floor discussing the tragedy in Aurora, Colorado. That was as great an example of what great human beings and how bipartisan…
To quote Rules Committee Chairman Dreier, ``We are here playing out the 21st century version of the great Shakespearean play `Much Ado About Nothing.''' House Resolution 741 provides for the adoption of the amendment referred to in the…
I believe that the Murphy's law that was operating on our side of the aisle has skipped over, and the gentleman is referencing the wrong bill.
Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time, and I move the previous question on the amendment and on the resolution. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on ordering the previous question on the amendment and on the resolution…
With that, Mr. Speaker, I move to amend the resolution with the amendment I have placed at the desk. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: Page 1, line 5, strike ``783'' and insert…
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