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HR 47 Geraldine Ferraro Appreciation Resolution
Topic Started: 9 Jun 2013, 09:56 PM (392 Views)
Heather Holson
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48 Hours for debate

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Rep. Kilinger, for herself, Sen. Power, Rep. Matthews, Rep. Hollingswoth, Rep. Woodward, Sen. Brenninger, Rep. Kennsington, Rep. Andrews, and Rep. Oakwood introduces a House Concurrent Resolution

To express the posthumous appreciation of the House of Representatives to Geraldine Anne "Gerry" Ferraro for her contributions to the American political process and to the nation as a whole.

Section I: Short Title

This resolution shall be known as the "Geraldine Ferraro Appreciation Resolution."

Section II: Findings

The United States House of representatives finds that Geraldine Anne "Gerry" Ferraro, from this point on referred to as Gerry Ferraro, made significant contributions to the American political process, including a more active role of women entering politics.

The United States House of representatives finds that finds that the nomination of Gerry Ferraro as the first female nominee of a major party in 1984 for Vice President has contributed to increased female involvement in government, and been a source of great national pride.

The United States House of representatives finds that Gerry Ferraro was a true American leader with a strong commitment to the middle class, women, and minorities.

The United States House of representatives finds that Gerry Ferraro's legacy hangs over the House of Representatives through the increased number of female representatives.

The United States House of representatives finds that without Gerry Ferraro, the political history of the United States would be far weaker for she was a hero to the feminist movement, a fighter for a more just America, and a believer in putting the interests of her constituents over the interests of the political action committees and special interest groups.

Section III: Provisions

Therefore, be it resolved, that The United States House of Representatives expresses their gratitude and appreciation to Geraldine Anne Ferraro, may she rest in peace.
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Ambrose Griffith
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Aye to amend, aye to overturn
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George Handy
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Yea to call, nay to amend, nay to overturn
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Mila Clarke
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Madame Speaker,

I would like to say that I believe the gentlelady from Illinois, is clearly mistaken if she believes that abortion is about a woman's right to choose. I am a woman and I think abortion is morally and ethically wrong. I guess in her eyes that makes me a man since she seems to think that only men oppose abortion. I think that a child has a right to be born and I think it is appalling that she would stoops to such low moves as to suggest that men should not have an opinion on an abortion, because they most certainly have that right as they are typically the fathers of these babies!
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Mila Clarke
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Yea to call, Yea to amend, and Yea to overturn
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Vissering
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I'm radioactive.
Aye to call, nay to amend, nay to overturn.
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Gally
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What's Wrong is Wrong. What's Right is Right.
Aye to call, nay to amend, nay to overturn
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Melissa Sanchez
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Madam Chair,

I am appalled that a single issue for a woman who helped opened the door for women to enter politics has become such a flash point on a bill of recognition.

I will not address the issue of abortion at this time, because it is irrelevant to what the bill seeks to recognize.

Nay to amend.
Aye to support the ruling of the chair.
Aye to Call the Previous Question.

I also ask, as a woman who probably would not be standing here except for Geraldine Ferraro, to be added as a cosponsor.

I yield the floor at this time, but reserve the balance of my time.

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Brewer
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The GOP's Favorite Leech
Aye to Amend, Aye to Overturn
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Vissering
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I'm radioactive.
Madame Speaker,

May I be added as a cosponsor, like I had requested earlier?

I yield
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Heather Holson
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The Gentlelades from Georgia and Florida shall be added as cosponsors. The Motion to call the previous question passes by 307-128. The motion to Amend passes 238-197. The motion to overturn the Chair's ruling on germanity fails 213-222. The Bill shall be moved to an immediate vote.
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