because this is the only way that we can protest this egregious corruption of the rules of the House, I respectfully appeal the ruling of the Chair. The Acting CHAIRMAN. The question is, Shall the decision of the Chair stand as the judgment of the Committee of the Whole? The question was taken; and the Acting Chairman announced that the ayes appeared to have it. Recorded Vote
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