On the recordNovember 3, 2015
The scheduling of today's vote as an anniversary of the embassy takeover... demonstrates that this is all about showmanship, not legislative draftsmanship.
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congress.govThe scheduling of today's vote as an anniversary of the embassy takeover... demonstrates that this is all about showmanship, not legislative draftsmanship.
Crowley argues that the timing of the vote is politically motivated rather than substantive.
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We would not have to wait for a determination. It would not be just aimed at one or two individuals, but would affect the regime.
Further parliamentary inquiry. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from New York will state his parliamentary inquiry.
But we have to get that vote and continue to do that, I think, to see Joe Biden and Kamala Harris elected.
The vote to table that you are speaking of will prevent this measure from coming to the floor today immediately. Is that not true? The SPEAKER pro tempore. The House will now consider the motion to table. The question is on the motion…