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Swearing in of the Honorable Everton Blair, Jr., of Georgia, as a Member of the House

The House took up the swearing-in of Everton Blair, Jr., of Georgia, as a new Member. Representative Bishop asked unanimous consent that Mr. Blair be permitted to take the oath of office that day, noting that his certificate of election had not yet arrived but that no contest had been filed and no question had been raised about his election. No other discussion was sampled.Written by AI from the debate. Updated .

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Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.

Democrat
“I ask that Everton Blair, Jr. be sworn into office today. His official election papers have not arrived yet, but no one is challenging his win.”
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Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that the gentleman from Georgia, the Honorable Everton Blair, Jr., be permitted to take the oath of office today. His certificate of election has not arrived, but there is no contest and no question has been raised with regard to his election.

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