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House erupts in applause after clerk announces Matt Gaetz won’t be in Congress
The House erupted into applause when the House announced former Rep. Matt Gaetz would officially be stepping down from his Florida seat and would no longer be a member of the 119th Congress.
Representatives Cheer as Matt Gaetz' Exit From Congress Is Made Official on House Floor | Video
Members of Congress applauded Matt Gaetz' absence on Friday after a clerk announced that the former U.S. Rep from Florida "will not serve in the House in the 119th Congress." Gaetz resigned his position in Congress on Nov.
Matt Gaetz Mocked After House Applauds Fact He Won't Return to Congress
House members applauded an official announcement on Friday that former Republican Representative Matt Gaetz will not return to Congress this term. Newsweek reached out to One America News Network, which airs The Matt Gaetz Show,
Social Media Giggles At Congress' Reaction To Matt Gaetz's Absence
Matt Gaetz was the subject of much mockery Friday after the acting House clerk announced that “the honorable Matt Gaetz of the state of Florida” had sent a letter saying he would not serve in the 119th Congress.
House Members Clap for Joy at Matt Gaetz’s Absence
Matt Gaetz’s absence in the House of Representatives on Friday led to cheers from his Democratic peers. The 119th session, highlighted by the contentious speakership election, started with an announcement of new members from House Clerk Kevin McCumber.
Applause Breaks Out As House Clerk Announces Matt Gaetz Won't Serve His Term
The announcement in the House on Friday that former Rep. Matt Gaetz would not be a member of the 119th Congress was met with a round of applause in the chamber. As the acting clerk of the House Kevin McCumber gaveled the chamber into session,
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Congress erupts into applause as clerk announces Matt Gaetz will not serve in 119th Congress
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