Support of the measure. Here is the house debate read. To House Resolution 1372, i call up the bill h. R. 8873 and ask for its immediate consideration in the house. The speaker pro tempore the clerk will report the title of the bill. The clerk h. R. 8873, a bill to amend title 3, United States code, to reform the process for the counting of electoral votes and for other purposes. The speaker pro tempore pursuant to House Resolution 1372, the bill is considered as read. The bill shall be debatable for one hour equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the committee on House Administration or their respective designees. The gentlewoman from california, ms. Lofgren, and the gentleman from illinois, mr. Davis, will each control 30 minutes. The chair recognizes the gentlewoman from california, ms. Lofgren. Ms. Lofgren thank you, madam speaker. The speaker pro tempore the house is not in order. The gentlewoman may proceed. Ms. Lofgren thank you, madam speaker
On september 19, 1796 George Washington announced to the world he would not seek reelection to the presidency. His letter to friends and citizens offer some of the much thorough, thoughtful and inspiring advice has ever been given to the American People. In more than a few genuine warnings were included there as well. The hopes and fears remained with us as a nation are now discussing this now 225 year old document. Much of what we debate and discuss in 21st Century America politics is addressed here in one form or another. In recognition of this document we brought together an incredible lineup of talented scholars to reflect on the relevance of the farewell address today. We were joined by jon avalon author, columnist, senior political analyst, is the author of books including the one we will discuss tonight washingtons farewell a new book on Abraham Lincoln coming out next february. His work is going to be important to our conversation here tonight as were the work of lindsey stravi
Historian and joseph ellis as well cnn. Good evening everyone my name is Kevin Butterfield on behalf of George Washington mount vernon and the Ladies Organization continues to protect and preserve it today, i want to welcome me too this conversation about George Washingtons farewell address. On september 19, 1796 George Washington announced to the world he would not seek reelection to the presidency. His letter to friends and citizens offer some of the much thorough, thoughtful and inspiring advice has ever been given to the American People. In more than a few genuine warnings were included there as well. The hopes and fears remained with us as a nation are now discussing this now 225 year old document. Much of what we debate and discuss in 21st Century America politics is addressed here in one form or another. In recognition of this document we brought together an incredible lineup of talented scholars to reflect on the relevance of the farewell address today. We were joined by jon av
Reelection to the presidency. His letter to friends and citizens offer some of the much thorough, thoughtful and inspiring advice has ever been given to the American People. In more than a few genuine warnings were included there as well. The hopes and fears remained with us as a nation are now discussing this now 225 year old document. Much of what we debate and discuss in 21st Century America politics is addressed here in one form or another. In recognition of this document we brought together an incredible lineup of talented scholars to reflect on the relevance of the farewell address today. We were joined by jon avalon author, columnist, senior political analyst, is the author of books including the one we will discuss tonight washingtons farewell a new book on Abraham Lincoln coming out next february. His work is going to be important to our conversation here tonight as were the work of lindsey stravinsky. She is president ial cabinet, history senior fellow at Southern Methodist u
Pursuant to House Resolution 1372, i call up the bill h. R. 8873 and ask for its immediate consideration in the house. The speaker pro tempore the clerk will report the title of the bill. The clerk h. R. 8873, a bill to amend title 3, United States code, to reform the process for the counting of electoral votes and for other purposes. The speaker pro tempore pursuant to House Resolution 1372, the bill is considered as read. The bill shall be debatable for one hour equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the committee on House Administration or their respective designees. The gentlewoman from california, ms. Lofgren, and the gentleman from illinois, mr. Davis, will each control 30 minutes. The chair recognizes the gentlewoman from california, ms. Lofgren. Ms. Lofgren thank you, madam speaker. The speaker pro tempore the house is not in order. The gentlewoman may proceed. Ms. Lofgren thank you, madam speaker. I ask unanimous consent that all members may