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Adam Smith

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Adam Smith is a U.S. Representative for Washington's 9th congressional district, serving since 1997. A member of the Democratic Party, he has focused on various legislative efforts, particularly in defense and foreign policy. Throughout his tenure, Smith has been involved in key discussions and initiatives related to national security and military funding, reflecting his commitment to these issues. He has also been an advocate for progressive policies within his district and has worked on legislation addressing economic and social challenges faced by his constituents.

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Dec 15, 2024

Look, it's a good ruling. There's a thousand different things going on here. But there is reason for concern about President Trump and his team. Broadly speaking, thinking that they are above the law and that rules do not apply to them.

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Dec 11, 2024

I am prepared to close at this time, and I reserve the balance of my time.

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Nov 21, 2024

Had I been present, I would have voted NAY on Roll Call No. 477 and YEA on Roll Call No. 478.

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Sep 18, 2024

During Roll Call Vote number 429 on H.R. 7909, I mistakenly recorded my vote as YEA when I should have voted NAY. ____________________

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Jul 18, 2024

I support Vice President Harris. I think she gives us the strongest chance to win.

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Jul 18, 2024

What we are witnessing here is the second greatest act of political malpractice from the Biden campaign team that I think this country has ever witnessed.

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Jul 18, 2024

Look, polls show somewhere between 55 percent and 70 percent of Democrats think that the President should step aside at this point.

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Jul 18, 2024

We can do better, and we should try, and we have the time to do it.

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Jul 7, 2024

Our constituents are bringing it up. The country is bringing it up. And the White House - sorry - campaign strategy of be quiet and fall in line and let's ignore it simply isn't working right now. Elections are a choice. And in this field…

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Jun 14, 2024

I urge adoption of the amendments en bloc, and I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendments en bloc offered by the gentleman from Alabama (Mr. Rogers). The en bloc amendments were agreed to…

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Jun 14, 2024

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 217, noes 199, not voting 15, as follows: [Roll No. 279] AYES--217…

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