I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded.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

I want to take the time to thank Ms. Lofgren and Mr. Davis for guiding this discussion, this debate today, and Trent Kelly for submitting a great bill. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of this resolution which honors the memory of two great…

I was unavoidably detained. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea'' on rollcall No. 573. Amendment No. 4 Offered by Mrs. Carolyn B. Maloney of New York The Acting CHAIR (Mr. Espaillat). The unfinished business is the demand for a…

I come to the floor today to ask each and every Member of Congress to answer this simple question: Is it right for the U.S. Federal Government to get into the business of policing Muslims', Jews', and Christians' religious beliefs, about…

first I would like to associate myself with the comments of my senior Senator about the necessity of the passage of the USMCA. The House of Representatives and the Speaker should schedule that vote immediately. There is clearly…

I want to start out by recognizing Mr. Newhouse for his leadership on this issue, for educating us, and for galvanizing our Congress to take action here. I also thank my friend for the character and integrity that he brings to our Chamber…

I rise to voice my strong support for the passage of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, or the USMCA. When I travel the State of Nebraska, I always hear directly from our farmers and our ag producers. Nebraska's farmers have…

I request the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. The clerk will call the roll. The bill clerk called the roll.

I would urge you--I would like to talk to you privately about this.

I thank Ranking Member Granger for the time but also for her important leadership on this important bill. I thank Chairwoman Lowey for her continuous work and leadership in seeking common ground on this continuing resolution. Mr. Speaker…

I rise today to celebrate the life and legacy of Chief Standing Bear. In about an hour, Members of the Nebraska congressional delegation, Governor Ricketts, and House and Senate leaders will gather in Statuary Hall to dedicate a statue in…

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Scott of Florida). Without objection, it is so ordered. Remembering Chief Standing Bear

today is a good day for this body, for the State of Nebraska, and for every American who is committed to the rule of law, including our first freedom, which is religious liberty. In a few minutes, we will be voting to confirm Brian…

I rise today to voice my support for Brian Buescher, President Trump's nominee to serve on the U.S. District Court for the District of Nebraska. Near the end of 2017, both Senator Sasse and I were given notice that Chief Judge Laurie Smith…

I demand a recorded vote. A recorded vote was ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. This is a 5-minute vote. The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--ayes 264, noes 169, not voting 0, as follows: [Roll No. 505] AYES--264 Adams…

I suggest the absence of a quorum. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll. The senior assistant legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Arkansas.

I agree we have a serious problem with multiemployer pensions which needs to be addressed. However, this bill, I believe, will actually set us back. It does nothing to address the underlying structural issues of these plans. It actually…

I appreciate the opportunity to speak on this. After serving 30 years in the Air Force and serving with multiple air operation centers, I know how hard our military works to get this right. Our military forces go through extreme measures…