A vote for this amendment is a vote to effectively decriminalize the action of crossing the border unlawfully. The passage of this amendment would directly undermine the sovereignty of the United States, and furthermore, if passed, the…

I claim the time in opposition, but I don't oppose the amendment. The Acting CHAIR (Mr. Cleaver). Without objection, the gentleman from Alabama is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.

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

I rise as the designee of the gentlewoman from Texas, and I move to strike the last word. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Alabama is recognized for 5 minutes.

I claim the time in opposition to the amendment, although I do not oppose the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. Without objection the gentleman from Alabama is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.

The goal of the Department of Justice is to house inmates in the least restrictive environment that is possible and at the same time provide safety and security for the staff, for the inmate population, and to the public in general. Just…

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

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

If a Member quotes a reference to a newspaper that impugns the character of a Cabinet official, does that violate the House rules? The Acting CHAIR. The Chair will not respond to a hypothetical question.

I do rise in support of the gentleman's amendment, and I appreciate his work on behalf of domestic manufacturing. This amendment would highlight the importance of the Department of Commerce antidumping duty and countervailing duty…

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 Oregon will be postponed. Amendment No. 22 Offered by Ms. Sewell of Alabama The Acting…

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