Sheila Jackson Lee
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Sheila Jackson Lee is a member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Texas's 18th congressional district since 1995. A member of the Democratic Party, she has been an advocate for civil rights, social justice, and healthcare reform throughout her tenure. Jackson Lee has served on various committees, including the Judiciary and Homeland Security committees, and has been involved in significant legislative efforts addressing issues such as immigration, education, and public safety.
Jan 6, 2017
I have it in writing. I am now seeking a signature from a United States Senator. The VICE PRESIDENT. The objection cannot be received. Senator KLOBUCHAR. Mr. President, the certificate of the electoral vote of the State of South Dakota…
Jan 6, 2017
I object on the massive voter suppression that is provisional that denied individual ballots-- The VICE PRESIDENT. Debate is not in order. Debate is not in order. The gentlewoman will suspend. Section 15 and 17 of title 3 of the U.S. Code…
Jan 6, 2017
I do have a written document with my objection. The VICE PRESIDENT. The objection cannot be received. We will continue the tally.
Jan 6, 2017
I object to the votes from South Carolina because-- The VICE PRESIDENT. The gentlewoman will suspend. As the Chair has previously ruled, there is no debate in the joint session. As the Chair has previously ruled, a Senator is required to…
Jan 6, 2017
I object to the votes from the State of Wisconsin which should not be legally certified. The VICE PRESIDENT. The gentlewoman will suspend. As the Chair has previously ruled, a signature from a Senator is required. Is there such a signature?
Jan 6, 2017
I object to the 15 votes from the State of North Carolina because of the massive voter suppression and the closing of voting massive suppression that occurred from African American-- The VICE PRESIDENT. There is no debate. There is no…
Jan 6, 2017
I have an objection. The VICE PRESIDENT. Is it signed by a United States Senator?
Jan 5, 2017
Section 2: ``The House of Representatives shall be composed of Members chosen every second year by the people of the several States, and the electors in each State shall have the qualifications requisite for electors of the most numerous…
Jan 5, 2017
Today, in the Senate, the other body, unfortunately, joined the pathway of destruction for most Americans and voted to repeal the Affordable Care Act. These are not my words, the pathway of destruction, but is evidence what will happen to…
Dec 8, 2016
To be able to defend the Nation, we have the military. They are excellent. I am sure ``Mad Dog'' Mattis is excellent. But a waiver? Is this going to be the administration of waivers? We have already heard from the top Democrat in the…
Dec 8, 2016
I thank the gentlewoman from New York for her continued leadership, and let me also acknowledge my support of her stance on the previous question and the eloquence of Mr. Cartwright on a very, very important issue. I rise to be part of…
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