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Doc Hastings

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Doc Hastings is a former Republican member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Washington's 4th congressional district from 1995 to 2015. During his tenure, he served on several key committees, including the House Committee on Natural Resources, where he focused on issues related to energy and natural resource management. Hastings was known for his advocacy of agricultural interests and water resource management, reflecting the priorities of his largely rural district. He played a significant role in various legislative efforts, including those aimed at promoting economic development in Eastern Washington.

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May 3, 2017

Would you be kind enough to advise how much time remains? The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Florida has 11 minutes remaining. The gentleman from Oklahoma has 19\1/2\ minutes remaining.

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May 3, 2017

To close. The President has said that Americans would win so much, they would be tired of winning. I think for once he and I may be in agreement. Today's measure advances medical research, protects coal miners, fights back against the…

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May 3, 2017

I demand a recorded vote. A recorded vote was ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. This will be a 5-minute vote. The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--ayes 240, noes 186, not voting 4, as follows: [Roll No. 247] AYES--240…

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May 3, 2017

On that I demand the yeas and nays. The yeas and nays were ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to clause 8 and clause 9 of rule XX, this 15-minute vote on ordering the previous question will be followed by 5-minute votes on…

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Apr 4, 2017

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 238, noes 177, not voting 14, as follows: [Roll No. 214] AYES--238…

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Apr 4, 2017

On that I demand the yeas and nays. The yeas and nays were ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to clause 8 and clause 9 of rule XX, this 15-minute vote on ordering the previous question will be followed by 5-minute votes on adoption…

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Apr 4, 2017

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 234, noes 184, not voting 11, as follows: [Roll No. 212] AYES--234…

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Apr 4, 2017

And I thank the gentleman for yielding me the customary 30 minutes for debate. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to debate a rule for a piece of legislation that many on this side of the aisle do not necessarily have a serious issue with. The…

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Mar 24, 2017

I say good morning to America. This is not a health bill that we are readying ourselves to vote on. It is a tax bill for wealthy people. I just left the Committee on Rules. We started our session there at 7 this morning. I have in hand a…

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Mar 24, 2017

Today is a sad day for this institution. Why are we here? Well, after 13 hours at the Rules Committee on Wednesday, did we report to the floor the Republicans' replacement to the Affordable Care Act? No. And why not? Because the…

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Mar 24, 2017

If this extreme bill becomes law, a bill which has been rushed through Congress, amended without care, brought before us without hearings, without a CBO score, without thoughtful consideration, without a Democratic amendment being…

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Mar 22, 2017

During rollcall Vote number 184 on H.R. 372, I mistakenly recorded my vote as ``nay'' when I should have voted ``yea.''

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Mar 21, 2017

During rollcall Vote number 178 on H.R. 1353, I mistakenly recorded my vote as ``nay'' when I should have voted ``yea.''

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Mar 16, 2017

Reclaiming my time, is schizophrenia one of those things that isn't specific enough for you?

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Mar 16, 2017

Reclaiming my time, that is what you should have said rather than say that I didn't offer specifics, and I just want to make that very clear to you. I don't think that people with diagnosis of schizophrenia, that have been allowed--that…

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Mar 16, 2017

At the end of the day, we are gathered here, once again, to debate the same old, tired, irresponsible, and morally bankrupt policies championed by my friends across the aisle, policies that will, while we face a suicide epidemic among…

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Mar 16, 2017

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 229, noes 187, not voting 13, as follows: [Roll No. 163] AYES--229…

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Mar 16, 2017

I thank the gentleman, my friend from Colorado, for yielding me the customary 30 minutes for debate, and I rise to debate the rule providing for consideration of the three bills related to the Department of Veterans Affairs--interestingly…

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Mar 16, 2017

I have great respect for my colleague whose district abuts a portion of my district in Florida. I want to make it very clear that it is important to listen to what a person says. My colleague just commented that I did not offer the…

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Mar 16, 2017

I would urge my friend from Colorado to know that I have no additional speakers and I am prepared to close if he is prepared to close. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.

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Mar 8, 2017

It is not too late for my friends across the aisle to tether themselves to the ideals that have made this country great for generations; ideals that, if we are to be saved from the rushing current we presently find ourselves being dragged…

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Mar 8, 2017

On that I demand the yeas and nays. The yeas and nays were ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to clause 8 and clause 9 of rule XX, this 15-minute vote on ordering the previous question on House Resolution 175 will be followed by…

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Mar 8, 2017

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 235, noes 185, not voting 9, as follows: [Roll No. 130] AYES--235…

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Feb 28, 2017

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 225, noes 188, not voting 17, as follows: [Roll No. 104] AYES--225…

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Feb 28, 2017

I thank the gentleman from Georgia, my friend, for yielding me the customary 30 minutes for debate. Mr. Speaker, I rise to debate the rule for consideration. As my friend across the aisle has already noted, this rule bundles together two…

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