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Washington, DC -- {U.S. Rep. Ron Klein (FL-22) was appointed by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to preside over the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives in her absence this Friday, Jan. 12th. Klein, who is scheduled to take the gavel between 2:00 – 4:30 p.m., will be one of the first newly-elected Members of the 110th Congress to receive this opportunity.
“It is truly a privilege to be chosen by Speaker Pelosi to preside over the floor of the House of Representatives,” said Klein. “Sitting in the Speaker’s Chair, where so many of those I’ve admired over the years have sat, is an amazing opportunity, and I will accept this gavel with honor as I represent the families of South Florida in this position.”
According to House rules, the Speaker is the presiding officer of the House, and she may appoint a Member as Speaker pro tempore to perform the duties of the Chair for up to three legislative days. As circumstances arise during daily House proceedings, the Speaker may appoint informally a Member to preside during her temporary absence in the House.
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