I demand a recorded vote. A recorded vote was ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. This is a 5-minute vote. The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--ayes 230, noes 189, not voting 13, as follows: [Roll No. 478] AYES--230…
Nita Lowey
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Nita M. Lowey was a prominent Democratic politician who served as a U.S. Representative for New York's 17th congressional district from 1999 until 2021. She was the first woman to chair the House Appropriations Committee, a position she held from 2019 to 2021, where she played a crucial role in shaping federal budgetary decisions and funding allocations. Throughout her tenure, Lowey was known for her advocacy on issues such as healthcare, education, and women's rights, and she worked to secure funding for various programs benefiting her constituents and communities across the nation.
I yield 2 minutes to the distinguished gentleman from California (Mr. Swalwell).
May I ask how much time remains. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentlewoman from New York has 11 minutes remaining. The gentleman from Kentucky has 6 minutes remaining.
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