I thank the gentleman for those comments. I would just ask if the gentleman would urge the chairman of the Judiciary Committee to move swiftly to bring this bill up for a vote as we continue to use every legislative tool we have available…

I thank the gentleman for going through the schedule, and I would share that assessment as well, that if those arrangements are made early next week, I would expect a large contingent of our colleagues to want to be there. We will all be…

If this unanimous consent request can't be entertained, I would urge the Speaker and the majority leader to schedule the born-alive bill immediately so we can stand up and protect the sanctity of human life, and I would ask all others to…

I ask the Chair to rule on the motion of unanimous consent. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman was not recognized for his unanimous consent request. Under the guidelines, the request cannot be entertained.

Can the ruling of the Chair be challenged? The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman has sought unanimous consent. The Chair has not ruled.

So, Mr. Speaker, is there a motion that can be made under the rules that have been cited to allow for the immediate consideration of H.R. 962? The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair does not issue advisory opinions.

So, Mr. Speaker, is there any guidance under section 956 of the House rules to have that motion be in order? The SPEAKER pro tempore. Again, the Chair has not been made aware of the requisite clearance.

Again, seeing no objection on either side of the aisle, Mr. Speaker, can the Chair advise what is required pursuant to section 956 of the House rules to allow my motion to be considered? The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair will have to be…

I understand the guidelines the Chair decided, Mr. Speaker, but seeing no objection from either side of the House, would that constitute clearance and allow the Chair to entertain my motion under the rules of the House? The SPEAKER pro…

A parliamentary inquiry, Mr. Speaker. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman will state his parliamentary inquiry.

I really hoped that my friends across the aisle would have used this opportunity for more bipartisanship and less showmanship, but clearly I was wrong.

If my friends on the other side of the aisle of this committee wanted to do a confirmation hearing, they just ought to said it up front, and if they want to do a confirmation hearing as Senators, run for Senate.

It was created to protect against discrimination based on race, color, sex, disability, religion, familial status, and national origin. Wouldn't you agree?

I applaud you for having one woman with you, but the DOJ should look like the country.

This is not a confirmation hearing. This is a Department of Justice oversight hearing, supposedly.

We want to damage the President. We want to talk about your private conversations.

This is becoming a show.

And that is why I am focused on ending sanctuary cities.