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Mary Gay Scanlon is an American attorney and politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania's 5th congressional district since January 3, 2018. A member of the Democratic Party, she has focused on issues such as education, healthcare, and civil rights during her time in office. Scanlon has been an advocate for policies aimed at addressing gun violence and promoting environmental sustainability.
Mr. Speaker, at 10:15 a.m. on Thursday morning, with the U.S. on the brink of a devastating default, our colleagues across the aisle decided to call it a week. Turning their backs on the American people to beat Memorial Day traffic is a…
Those who have studied this issue recommend that we can make sure that anyone who promotes, condones, or turns a blind eye to political violence is held accountable.
Violence and threats have no place in American political discourse, no matter what the cause or who the target.
Thank you and thank all your witnesses for coming today. I appreciate your insights on what we need to do across the country to combat violence, whether it is pro-abortion or anti-abortion, or just pro-healthcare.
By convening a hearing that inflames grievances and amplifies misinformation concerning the prevalence of violence against anti-abortion forces, this hearing does not advance our Congressional duty.
Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, if we defeat the previous question, I will offer an amendment to the rule to provide for consideration of a resolution which states that it is the House's responsibility…
Mr. Speaker, I yield myself the balance of my time for closing. Mr. Speaker, since the aftermath of World War II, the United States has championed its duty to uphold the international right to seek asylum by providing those fleeing…
Mr. Speaker, 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 236, noes 190, not voting 9, as follows: [Roll No. 206]…
Mr. Speaker, on that I demand the yeas and nays. The yeas and nays were ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to clause 9 of rule XX, this 15- minute vote on ordering the previous question will be followed by 5-minute votes on…
Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman from Texas for yielding the customary 30 minutes, and I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, it is now after 4 o'clock in the afternoon. We were scheduled to be on the floor today around…
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