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On the recordMay 12, 2021
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. 384 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. Horsford. Committee on Rules: Mr. Neguse. Committee on Small Business: Mr. Carter of Louisiana, to rank immediately after Ms. Bourdeaux. Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure: Mr. Carter of Louisiana. 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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May 12, 2021

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