H.Res. 22 – Authorizing the Speaker to administer the oath of office.

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This resolution lets the Speaker of the House (or a designated deputy) administer the oath of office to Representative‑elect Walter B. Jones of North Carolina, who cannot travel to Washington because of illness. By doing so, the House can officially recognize his election and seat him without delay.

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Authorizes the Speaker or a named deputy to swear in Walter B. Jones at Farmville, North Carolina.
Specifies that the oath taken there will be accepted by the House as his official oath of office.

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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

January 4, 2019 • 10:46 AM

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Introduced in House

January 4, 2019

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Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H225)

January 4, 2019 • 10:45 AM

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Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H225)

January 4, 2019 • 10:45 AM

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On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H225)

January 4, 2019 • 10:45 AM

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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

January 4, 2019 • 10:46 AM

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Rep. Steny H. HoyerD-MD-5 · Jan 4, 2019

Mr. Speaker, I offer a privileged resolution and ask for its immediate consideration.

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Engrossed in HouseIssued January 4, 2019

H. RES. 22

In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

January 4, 2019

RESOLUTION

Whereas, Walter B. Jones, a Representative-elect from the Third District of the State of North Carolina, has been unable from illness to appear in person to be sworn as a Member of the House, and there being no contest or question as to his election: Now, therefore, be it

That the Speaker, or deputy named by her, is hereby authorized to administer the oath of office to the Honorable Walter B. Jones at Farmville, North Carolina, and that such oath be accepted and received by the House as the oath of office of the Honorable Walter B. Jones.

Clerk.