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Life in the House: Tools of the Chamber

Some of the tools of the House Chamber are as functional as a voting machine, while others, like the ceremonial silver inkstand, serve as reminders of the institution’s long history.

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“Aye” Well Card

“Aye” Well Card

Ballot Box

Bill Hopper

Declaration of War Gavel

Declaration of War Gavel

Electronic Voting Station

Electronic Voting Station

Electronic Voting Station

Electronic Voting Station

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Gavel of Speaker Carl Bert Albert

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Gavel of Speaker John Andrew Boehner

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Gavel of Speaker John William McCormack

Gavel of Speaker Joseph William Martin, Jr.

Gavel of Speaker Joseph William Martin, Jr.

Gavel of Speaker Nicholas Longworth

Gavel of Speaker Nicholas Longworth

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