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Louise Slaughter: “I urge a no vote on the previous question. I call on all Members of this House, particularly the freshmen casting their…”

On the recordJanuary 4, 2005
I urge a no vote on the previous question. I call on all Members of this House, particularly the freshmen casting their first vote, please vote for ethics today. Do not vote against the Constitution. Vote for this House that you will love and revere as all of us do on both sides of the aisle. Please vote no on the previous question and vote yes on the motion to recommit.
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Louise Slaughter
New York

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Urging a no vote on a procedural question related to ethics in the House.

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