I thank the gentlelady. I yield to someone who certainly we all know has been so involved in voting rights and a person on whose shoulders I stand, the gentleman from Georgia, Mr. John Lewis.
Marcia Fudge
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Marcia Louise Fudge is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Ohio's 11th congressional district since 2008. A member of the Democratic Party, she has focused on issues related to housing, urban development, and social justice throughout her career. Fudge was appointed as the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development in March 2021, where she has continued to advocate for affordable housing and support for vulnerable populations, including seniors and the homeless. Her legislative efforts often emphasize the importance of prioritizing the needs of the most disadvantaged in society.
Thank you so much for the history lesson we just received. As you know, there are many things going on in the State of Ohio, and that's why I'm joined tonight by another one of my colleagues from the great State of Ohio, my friend, and…
Thank you so much. And I do thank my colleague from Ohio because we are going to continue to stand together and we're going to win. I now yield to the gentleman from Illinois, Congressman Danny Davis.
Thank you so much, my friend. I now yield to the gentleman from Texas, Mr. Al Green.
Thank you, Congressman Green. And he's right, the fight remains the same. I yield now to my classmate and friend from the great State of New York, Mr. Tonko.
Thank you, Congressman Tonko. I appreciate it. Now, the dean of the Ohio delegation, my friend from Ohio, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur.
Thank you very, very much, Congresswoman Kaptur. Now, to my friend also from the State of Texas, the gentlelady from Texas, Representative Sheila Jackson Lee.
Our Whip has joined us. Before he speaks, I would like to yield to the gentleman from Georgia, Congressman Hank Johnson.
Thank you so much. Now, we would have the Whip, the gentleman from Maryland (Mr. Hoyer). Congressman Hoyer is taking the lead on this as well, and we thank you for being here tonight.
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On that I demand the yeas and nays. The yeas and nays were ordered. The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--yeas 227, nays 173, not voting 32, as follows: [Roll No. 612] YEAS--227 Adams Aderholt Akin Alexander Amash…





