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Contributing sentiments towards policy:

54% : As part of a rule change after 9/11 to support the continuity of government, the speaker is required to deliver to the House clerk an ordered list of members who can act as speaker pro tempore in the event of a vacancy.
47% : Jordan pointed to several bills that were passed by the House, including border security legislation and rescinding funding for the IRS.
44% : Still, in largely valedictory remarks, he pointed back to work to cut government spending, expand his party's base and increase their majority in Congress, including by electing more women and minorities.
43% : The rule was adopted as a measure to ensure "continuity of government" -- so that Congress would not be paralyzed after a terrorist attack.

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