[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 2]
[House]
[Page 2012]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




EXPRESSING THE CONDOLENCES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON THE DEATH 
OF THE HONORABLE ANTONIN SCALIA, ASSOCIATE JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT 
                          OF THE UNITED STATES

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

                              H. Res. 620

       Resolved, That the House has heard with profound sorrow of 
     the death of the Honorable Antonin Scalia, Associate Justice 
     of the Supreme Court of the United States.
       Resolved, That the House tenders its deep sympathy to the 
     members of the family of the late Associate Justice in their 
     bereavement.
       Resolved, That the Clerk communicate these resolutions to 
     the Senate and to the Supreme Court and transmit a copy of 
     the same to the family of the late Associate Justice.
       Resolved, That when the House adjourns today, it adjourn as 
     a further mark of respect to the memory of the late Associate 
     Justice.

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from California is recognized 
for 1 hour.
  Mr. McCARTHY. Madam Speaker, we are adopting this resolution today in 
honor of Justice Antonin Gregory Scalia.
  His passion, his eloquence, his intelligence, and, indeed, his 
courageous defense of our Constitution was unmatched. He exemplified 
how principles should be practiced and served as an irreplaceable 
beacon and guardian of federalism, of the separation of powers, and of 
liberty throughout his service on the bench.
  Our country has not only lost a great man but a profound man, a 
principled man, and a good man.
  I yield back the balance of my time, and I move the previous question 
on the resolution.
  The previous question was ordered.
  The resolution was agreed to.
  A motion to reconsider was laid on the table.

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