I thank the gentleman from Colorado for yielding. As the American people watch us here, the previous gentleman from Florida was right in that the frustration levels are as high as they've been with this sacred institution, with this idea…

I thank the gentlelady for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I just want to express my support for the administration's ruling that provides women and families across this country, no matter their faith, the opportunity to take control of their own…

It's my honor to yield 2 minutes to the gentlewoman from Texas (Ms. Jackson Lee).

I thank my colleague from Georgia for yielding me the customary 30 minutes, and I yield myself such time as I may consume. I rise today in opposition to this structured rule. This is yet another example of this Congress' remarkable ability…

I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Speaker, I have to say, after hearing my colleague from Florida, I'm a little bit confused about where he stands. Certainly, his arguments were many of the same arguments that I and others…

I urge my colleagues to vote ``no'' and defeat the previous question. I urge a ``no'' vote on the rule, and I yield back the balance of my time.

Three years ago this week, an unspeakable tragedy occurred when a plane full of people, those who were dearly loved by their families, crashed through a home in Clarence Center, in my district. The cause was pilot fatigue and inexperience…

I have a motion at the desk, Mr. Speaker. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is the gentleman opposed to the bill?

On that I demand the yeas and nays. The yeas and nays were ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to clause 9 of rule XX, the Chair will reduce to 5 minutes the minimum time for any electronic vote on the question of passage. The vote…

Mr. President, I am pleased to be able to join my colleague from Maryland to try and point out how this issue is being manipulated. Almost 2 years ago, Congress--this institution--voted to end discrimination against women by health…

I would like to say that the goals of this legislation that the gentleman and his supporters have put before us are noble. The supporters have stressed it is to improve accuracy in how we account for loan programs. That's, indeed, a…

In its current form, I am, Mr. Speaker. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Clerk will report the motion to recommit. The Clerk read as follows: Mr. Walz of Minnesota moves to recommit the bill H.R. 3581 to the Committee on the Budget with…

Mr. President, I rise today to speak about jobs, energy independence, and good environmental stewardship for our country. I rise to speak about working with our strongest ally and trading partner, Canada. I rise to speak about moving…

Mr. President, I thank my colleagues for their help in passing S. 2039 by unanimous consent last month. This bill, which establishes a pilot program in North Dakota, will provide a great deal of help to citizens in my State. I sponsored…

I thank my colleague from Florida for yielding me the customary 30 minutes, and I yield myself such time as I may consume. I rise in opposition to the structured rule. While the unemployment numbers are now at their lowest point in 3…

I will yield myself the balance of my time. Mr. Speaker, I know that significant issues still remain with the Civilian Property Realignment Act in its current form. The gentleman discussed the potential savings from this bill. To be clear…

And tremendous general aviation industry the Senator has in his State. That they come down and praise this bill means a lot to this Senator and I thank both of them. I yield the floor and suggest the absence of a quorum. The PRESIDING…

Mr. President, I note that the time is just before 5 o'clock. My distinguished Republican colleague, Senator Hutchison, is not on the floor at the moment, but I do not know of nor have I heard of any other Members wanting to speak. I don't…