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Hoyer Statement on Floor Schedule for D.C. House Voting Rights Act

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Press Release
For Immediate Release:
2009-03-04T00:00:00
Contact Info:
Katie Grant
Stephanie Lundberg
(202) 225 - 3130

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (Md.) released the following statement regarding the D.C. House Voting Rights Act:
 
“A House vote on the D.C. House Voting Rights Act will be postponed to allow more time for discussion on outstanding matters. I remain committed to working with the Democratic leadership, Congresswoman Norton, President Obama and all other supporters of D.C. voting rights to address the remaining challenges so we can bring this historic legislation to the Floor as soon as possible.”