On the recordMay 23, 2019
Mr. Speaker, today I rise to recognize the 100th anniversary of the passing of the 19th Amendment in the U.S. House of Representatives. One hundred years ago this week, right here on the House floor, Members began the process to recognize women's right to vote. Pennsylvania, my home State, became the seventh State to ratify the Amendment, only 20 days after it passed the U.S. Senate. One hundred years later, we honor the idea that our democracy works best when everyone participates. One hundred years later, we recognize those who devoted their lives to this worthy cause, such as Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, and Ida B. Wells. We all have different perspectives, and by engaging with each other, we can develop the best policies to benefit all Americans and all freedom-loving people around the world. ____________________
