This is, once again, where we have the same situation that the issue and the problem of which the gentleman from Florida speaks is real and it is there. The concept is it is already also being addressed. These are the kinds of programs…

I would actually ask to claim the time in opposition, though, once again, I am not really opposed to this amendment. The Acting CHAIR. Without objection, the gentleman is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.

Let's just say this: In concept once again, regardless of how one votes on this amendment, the issue is still significant. The issue is still being covered. The issue is already being done. There is a redundancy in some elements to it, but…

Unlike the other amendments that we have had, this is the only one that is added here that actually has had a hearing. It has had a markup, it has gone through regular order, and it is the only one that is not doing something that is…

Even though it has been said, you have already read it in some reports from the chairs of the committee of jurisdiction as well as the committee that could have sequential referral of this, that they approve adding some of the amendments…

May I inquire how much time is remaining? The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman has 1\1/2\ minutes.

I appreciate the gentleman from Maryland. He has got a good bill. It should be a suspension. We wouldn't even ask for a vote for it. There is nothing wrong that. Mr. Kilmer's H.R. 729 is a good, decent bill. What is so sad is the Democrats…

I appreciate especially the ability of putting all these amendments into en bloc to help move this process along. I am just looking at some of the issues that have been brought up already, and I am looking at the list of the Federal grants…

Even though this is another wonderful program that already has three different agencies that do the same thing and they have the authority to do it, in the Christmas spirit--maybe the gentleman from Michigan will find the error of his…

I claim the time in opposition, although, in all fairness, I am not opposed to the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. Without objection, the gentleman is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.

On that I demand the yeas and nays. The yeas and nays were ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. This is a 5-minute vote. The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--yeas 262, nays 151, not voting 17, as follows: [Roll No. 667]…

I thank the gentleman from New York (Mr. Nadler) for yielding. The Voting Rights Act of 1965 was a direct response to evidence of significant and pervasive racial discrimination across the country. My home State of Wisconsin really has…

I thank the gentlewoman from New Mexico for yielding. I am so very pleased to join my colleague, Deb Haaland, as one of the first Native American women--it is about time--to join this body in celebrating Native American Heritage Month. It…

Latinos constitute a large work force in Scott County and are important to our economy.

I do not believe Latino workers present a danger to our community.

As the highest-ranked law enforcement officer in Scott County, I am responsible for policing our entire county.

The feedback I have received from our citizens is that folks admire Latino communities--our Latino community's work ethic and their commitment to family.

I stand behind our Federal officers and in no way am I criticizing the hard work of enforcing our immigration laws.