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On the recordFebruary 26, 2019
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. 148 Resolved, That the following named Members be, and are hereby, elected to the following standing committees of the House of Representatives: Committee on Ethics: Mr. Brown of Maryland. Committee on Natural Resources: Mr. Tonko. Committee on Small Business: Mrs. Craig. Committee on Veterans Affairs: Mr. Levin of California (to rank immediately after Mr. Lamb). Mr. JEFFRIES (during the reading). Mr. 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. ____________________
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Hakeem Jeffries
Democratic · New York
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Feb 26, 2019

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