Chip Roy: “Does the Constitution of the United States require a quorum to be…”

On the recordFebruary 26, 2021

Does the Constitution of the United States require a quorum to be present for votes on the House floor? The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman is not stating a proper parliamentary inquiry. The Chair does not interpret the constitutionality of a proposition adopted by the House. {time} 2233 Mr. PALMER changed his vote from ``yea'' to ``nay.'' Ms. SANCHEZ and Mrs. MURPHY of Florida changed their vote from ``nay'' to ``yea.'' So the previous question was ordered. The result of the vote was announced as above recorded. Stated for:

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Chip Roy

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Feb 26, 2021

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