I, for one, am grateful we have an independent judicial system where a President's son or a former President, like Trump, can be investigated and prosecuted if they violate the law.

This double standard insults the institutions of Congress that people fought and died to build.

I rise today in support of my friend from Alaska in a plea to sanity and common sense in this body. We are 3 days away from an impending government shutdown. I believe a shutdown is likely because I believe President Biden and Senator…

I am very frequently in complete agreement with my friend and colleague from Alaska. I do disagree with two words he just said. He said this was good, old-fashioned hostage-taking. There is nothing old-fashioned about this. This is brand…

Again, I understand where the gentleman is coming from, but, if we look at it, even the prior administration also understood that the way to address this issue is to put those gates there because of the flooding. Congress has been looking…

I think I know what my friend from New York is trying to get to, but, again, I would ask that she please look at the language here. The language says section, and then there is a blank, followed by ``None of the funds made available by…

I do not believe in catch and release, and I certainly want to give our men and women everything they need to have, and that is why it is important that we address this issue. Your amendment deals with a program called remain in Mexico…

I claim time in opposition. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Texas is recognized for 5 minutes.

I oppose this amendment, respectfully, to my friend from Texas. I am looking at the language, and I assume that the first executive order that is referenced is 13678. That one deals with authority for criminal investigators of the Bureau…

I stand against this amendment. I am in opposition. I support ICE. I support enforcing the law. Madam Chair, I yield back the balance of my time.

I claim the time in opposition to this amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Texas for 5 minutes.

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from South Carolina will be postponed. Amendment No. 70 Offered by Mr. Ogles The Acting CHAIR. It…

I urge Members to vote ``no'' on this amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time.

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from South Carolina will be postponed. The Chair recognizes that amendment 68 will not be…

I guess the question I have is, we have done this amendment three times. Lower it down to $1. Lower it down to $1. Lower it down to $1. I guess his salary would now be $3 dollars since we have done this three times. Nevertheless, I would…

Haven't we done this amendment two or three times already? I mean, we know that the majority doesn't want to pay the salary. We already passed-- The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman will suspend. The amendment has been made in order under the…

I raise a point of order. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman is recognized.

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Colorado will be postponed. {time} 2115 Amendment No. 51 Offered by Mr. Castro of Texas…