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On the recordFebruary 9, 2023
I do not believe that noncitizens should have the ability to vote. Full stop. I think a regular review of criminal code is a good idea and a good exercise for any State or local government. Full stop. I also believe that States and local governments and municipalities have the right to self-determination on these very issues. Today, I voted on two curious proposals that my colleagues in the majority felt as though we should be spending our time, limited precious time, voting on. I do not believe it is my place to vote to overturn or disapprove of choices made by the people of Washington, D.C., nor do I think this is a sincere use of Congress' focus and time. These early weeks of the 118th Congress have been focused on voting on headline grabbing, divisive, meaningless, and unserious legislation. The American people want us here in Washington working on our most pressing challenges, issues like addressing our debt, our economy's recovery, the safety of our planet and communities, and bettering the lives of our citizens. I look forward to working on these real issues. Let's finish the job. ____________________
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Chrissy Houlahan
Democratic · Pennsylvania

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