Political Quotes

“The underlying bill before this body, the FY22 National Defense Authorization Act, would increase spending by 3 percent over inflation, which is a modest increase. And it passed our committee with an overwhelming bipartisan vote. This amendment guts the bill. I urge all Members to oppose it, and I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to House Resolution 667, the previous question is ordered on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Jacobs). The question is on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Jacobs). The question was taken; and the Speaker pro tempore announced that the ayes appear to have it.”