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On the recordMay 15, 2020
I urge a ``no'' vote on the previous question, and I reserve the balance of my time. Mr. McGOVERN. Madam Speaker, let me clarify for the Record that it only takes a majority to change the rules. Democrats have changed the rules with a majority. The Republicans have changed the rules with a simple majority, not two-thirds. Madam Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the distinguished gentleman from Florida (Mr. Hastings), an effective and distinguished Member of this House and the Rules Committee.
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Tom Cole
Republican · Oklahoma
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May 15, 2020

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