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On the recordJune 28, 2021
Is it still a requirement that you have to make a case that it is a virus or COVID-related reason for voting by proxy? The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman is free to go ahead and review the proxy voting regulations issued pursuant to section 3(s) of House Resolution 8. {time} 1942 So (two-thirds being in the affirmative) the rules were suspended and the bill, as amended, was passed. The result of the vote was announced as above recorded. A motion to reconsider was laid on the table. PERSONAL EXPLANATION
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Chip Roy
Republican · Texas

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