Political Quotes

“By direction of the Democratic Caucus, I offer a privileged resolution and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 712 Resolved, That the following named Members be, and are hereby, elected to the following standing committees of the House of Representatives: Committee on Armed Services: Mr. Brindisi. Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure: Mr. Lamb. Resolved, That the following named Members be, and are hereby, ranked as follows on the following standing committees of the House of Representatives: Committee on Science, Space, and Technology: Mr. Lamb (to rank immediately after Ms. Wexton). Committee on Veterans Affairs: Mr. Brindisi (to rank immediately after Ms. Underwood). Mr. JEFFRIES (during the reading). Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be considered as read and printed in the Record. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the gentleman from New York? There was no objection. The resolution was agreed to. A motion to reconsider was laid on the table. ____________________”