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Doc Hastings: “I believe it is wrong for a substantive legislative issue to be raised on the floor only to deny Americans, through…”

On the recordNovember 7, 2007
I believe it is wrong for a substantive legislative issue to be raised on the floor only to deny Americans, through their representatives, a voice on that amendment. Let's be clear about what is happening here. And that is that the rules of the House are being altered to block the House from voting on this amendment. It is clear and simple. We were elected to represent our constituents by casting a vote and votes, and today Democrat leaders are denying us a vote. I am extremely concerned with this unprecedented rule and I have an amendment, and I hope the gentlewoman will support me.
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Doc Hastings
Republican · Washington
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Addressing concerns about House rules and voting rights during a debate.

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