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        AUTHORIZING THE SPEAKER TO ADMINISTER THE OATH OF OFFICE

  Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, I offer a privileged resolution and ask for 
its immediate consideration.
  The Clerk read the resolution, as follows:

                               H. Res. 22

       Resolved,
       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
       Resolved, 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.

  The resolution was agreed to.
  A motion to reconsider was laid on the table.

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