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| https://johnlewis.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-lewis-floor-statement-opposing-second-house-vote-hr-1 | Congressman Lewis' Floor Statement Opposing Second House Vote on H.R. 1 Conference Report | 2017-12-20 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Democrat | House | GA | John Lewis | L000287 | johnlewis.house.gov | legacy | Congressman John Lewis made the following statement on the House Floor opposing the second House consideration of the conference report to H.R. 1, the Republican tax bill (WATCH VIDEO): "Mr. Speaker, yesterday taxpayers stood up and spoke out against Republicans lining the pockets of their donors by any means necessary. "Did you hear their cries? Can you feel their pain? "You did not, Mr. Speaker! You chose to turn a deaf ear and a blind eye to their hopes and their dreams. "This bill is a shame and a disgrace! "I urge each of you to be on the side of the people, on the side of history, and vote against this bill." TAX BILL HOME HOUSE:House Ways and Means CommitteeMarkupHouse Rules CommitteeHouse Floor Debate SENATE:Senate Finance Committee Markup ResourcesSenate Budget Committee ResourcesSenate Floor Debate CONFERENCE:Conference CommitteeConference Report Rep. Lewis' PublicStatements about H.R. 1 Rep. Lewis' Missed Opportunities Bills Rep. Lewis' Proposed Amendments to H.R. 1 Official Non-Partisan Analysis of H.R. 1 | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |