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Clearance of the 60-vote threshold in the Senate is a major breakthrough that paves the way to passage and moves us closer to righting a 200-year old wrong that is contradictory to our American ideals at best, and at worst, a denial of democracy for 600,000 citizens living in the District of Columbia.
In announcing the promotion of Covey-Brandt, Hoyer said: “Throughout her six years in my office, Alexis has continually demonstrated her competence and capabilities across a range of responsibilities. Alexis is a tireless worker, and has earned this well-deserved promotion. She knows our Caucus very well, and will be a terrific asset for this office and Members as Floor Director.”
Two and a quarter centuries ago, before the Capitol had even been imagined, the Founders were asking a question we still hear in the District to this day. How could they cut out a city from its home state and put it under the direct rule of Congress without violating the principles they had just fought a war to secure?
I am too sensible of my defects not to think it probable that I may have committed many errors.’ George Washington left his country’s service with those words, in his farewell address.
Every four or eight years, we have a transition to a new Administration. But the transition we marked last month was a special one.
Today, we celebrate the 200th birthday of our nation’s 16th President, Abraham Lincoln.
Today, we honor a man who has sat in this chamber for nearly a quarter of its existence: John Dingell of Michigan.
House Members spoke on the House Floor today in celebration of Congressman John Dingell, who today become the longest-serving member of the U.S. House of Representatives.
The House will now reassemble on Monday at 2:00 p.m. for legislative business, with votes at 6:30 p.m.
Thank you for inviting me to testify on an issue that tests, every year, our commitment to the democratic principles we voice here so often and with such certainty.