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On the recordSeptember 22, 2020
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. 1135 Resolved, That the following named Members be, and are hereby, elected to the following standing committees of the House of Representatives: Committee on Natural Resources: Ms. Barragan (to rank immediately after Mr. Garcia of Illinois). Committee on Ways and Means: Mr. Richmond (to rank immediately after Mr. Horsford). 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. ____________________
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Hakeem Jeffries
Democratic · New York
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Sep 22, 2020

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