So we can have a bit of a colloquy here. I can say that it does happen. Next week, in Missouri's Second Congressional District, I have invited a guest. She will be traveling from Kansas City to share her story. She was, in fact, a…

I just want to thank the gentlewoman, and I appreciate all her efforts regarding this issue. Mr. Speaker, I rise here today to voice a concern over the actions taking place in New York, Virginia, and across the country that directly…

I want to thank my good friend and colleague, the gentlewoman from Indiana, Jackie Walorski. We are classmates and came in to Congress almost 7 years ago. I am so grateful to her for pulling this Special Order together tonight to talk…

Again, seeing no objection on either side of the aisle, can the Chair advise what is required pursuant to section 956 of the House rules to allow my motion for discharge of the Born- Alive Act to be considered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The…

Can the ruling of the Chair be challenged? The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair has not issued a ruling.

If this unanimous consent request cannot be entertained, I urge the Speaker and the majority leader to schedule the Born-Alive Act on the floor immediately so we can stand up and defend the sanctity of life. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The…

Further parliamentary inquiry, Mr. Speaker. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentlewoman will state her parliamentary inquiry.

I understand the guidelines the Chair just cited. However, seeing no objection from leadership or committee members on either side of the aisle, does that constitute clearance and allow the Chair to entertain my motion under the rules of…

A parliamentary inquiry, Mr. Speaker. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentlewoman will state her parliamentary inquiry.

This bill, Mr. Speaker, does not impose any restrictions. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentlewoman will suspend. The gentlewoman is engaging in debate. ____________________

I ask the Chair to rule on the motion of unanimous consent. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentlewoman has sought unanimous consent and has not been recognized for that purpose.

I thank the ranking member very much for his voice on this issue and so many others, and I thank my dear friend from California, Karen Bass, for her leadership. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to urge my colleagues to support the Put Trafficking…

Mr. President, I want to talk about the bill that we are considering this week. This is a bill that for sportsmen and for those who are interested in public lands is going to have a big impact. It will have big benefits for our country and…

Mr. President, I rise in support of S. 130, which I am proud to cosponsor. This legislation would ensure that healthcare providers treat babies who have been born alive, after failed abortion attempts, with the same care they would treat…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. S. 1

Mr. President, I take this opportunity to honor the work and career of Mr. Robert Cardillo. On February 7, 2019, Robert Cardillo will conclude nearly 36 years of service with the U.S. intelligence community, ending as Director of the…

Mr. President, the Senate is currently debating the Strengthening America's Security in the Middle East Act. These are issues that we need to deal with, and it is really an important time to be talking about these issues. Really, there are…

I thank the vice ranking member for yielding. And I thank my friend and colleague from California for his leadership and support on this legislation. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to urge my colleagues to support the FIND Trafficking Act. The…