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Patrick Kennedy: “The parliamentary inquiry for the Clerk is for the delegates who represent American citizens. Where does that vote come…”

On the recordJanuary 6, 1999
The parliamentary inquiry for the Clerk is for the delegates who represent American citizens. Where does that vote come today? Will they not be allowed to vote for Speaker of this House? The Member from Puerto Rico represents 4 million American citizens.
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Patrick Kennedy
Rhode Island

Editor's note · Context

Questioning the voting rights of delegates representing American citizens in the election of the Speaker.

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