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Barbara Lee

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Barbara Jean Lee is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for California's 12th congressional district since 1998. A member of the Democratic Party, she is known for her progressive stance on various issues, including gun control, healthcare, and social justice. Lee has been a prominent voice in Congress, advocating for policies that address inequality and promote peace.

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Jun 26, 2024

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 Arizona will be postponed. Amendment No. 14 Offered by Mr. Gosar The Acting CHAIR. It is now…

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Jun 26, 2024

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 Tennessee will be postponed. Amendment No. 13 Offered by Mr. Gosar The Acting CHAIR. It is…

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Jun 26, 2024

I ask for a ``no'' vote, and I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Tennessee (Mr. Burchett). The question was taken; and the Acting Chair announced that the…

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Jun 26, 2024

This is mind-boggling. I guess, once again, we are doing something that does not make any sense in this process. The other point I think I would like to make in closing is that, once again, this is something that will be supposedly…

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Jun 26, 2024

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 Tennessee will be postponed. Amendment No. 5 Offered by Mr. Burchett The Acting CHAIR. It is…

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Jun 26, 2024

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 Oklahoma will be postponed. Amendment No. 4 Offered by Mr. Burchett The Acting CHAIR. It is…

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Jun 26, 2024

It doesn't make any sense to support this amendment, cutting resources for the United Institute of Peace, p-e-a-c-e, while we increase funding for the Department of Defense where we know there is over $200 billion in waste, fraud, and…

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Jun 26, 2024

I claim the time in opposition to the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman is recognized for 5 minutes.

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Jun 26, 2024

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 Oklahoma will be postponed. Amendment No. 3 Offered by Mr. Brecheen The Acting CHAIR. It is…

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Jun 26, 2024

I must say that if Republicans really want to get our fiscal house in order, then they would be the first to repeal these terrible Trump tax cuts that have created an even bigger hole in our fiscal house. Mr. Chair, I yield back the…

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Jun 26, 2024

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 Oklahoma will be postponed. Amendment No. 2 Offered by Mr. Brecheen The Acting CHAIR. It is…

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Jun 26, 2024

Once again, I am urging opposition to this amendment because it is just an example of what I said earlier in terms of withdrawing from the rest of the world. Our young people, people who want to engage with the world to make this world a…

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Sep 28, 2023

Let me reiterate that nearly 125 countries have banned their use by signing onto the United States Convention on Cluster Munitions. For years, the SFOPS bill, our bill, has carried language severely limiting their transfer to other…

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Sep 28, 2023

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 Pennsylvania will be postponed. The Acting CHAIR. The Chair understands that amendment 75…

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Sep 28, 2023

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 Florida will be postponed. Amendment No. 74 Offered by Mr. Perry The Acting CHAIR. It is now…

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Sep 28, 2023

Putting America first actually means our relationships throughout the world in terms of what we invest in and how we raise our concerns and our values and what we do to bring the world together in peace and security. Mr. Chair, I yield…

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Sep 28, 2023

Ambassador Nuland has proudly represented the United States for 33 years and has been confirmed by the Senate several times. Mr. Chair, if I were about to make a decision about my career, what I am hearing today would be really upsetting…

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Sep 28, 2023

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 Texas will be postponed. Amendment No. 71 Offered by Mr. Davidson The Acting CHAIR. It is…

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Sep 28, 2023

Finally, let me just say our young people are watching. Our young people are relying on us to address this emergency in a way that is going to make sure that they have a planet to live on when they grow up. Mr. Chair, I urge my colleagues…

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Sep 28, 2023

Once again, this is a total waste of time. We are trying to keep the government open so that people's lives won't be disrupted. I don't know why we are doing this, but I urge my colleagues to oppose this amendment and to focus on keeping…

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Sep 28, 2023

This amendment would prohibit funds to move the United States Embassy in Israel out of Jerusalem. The previous administration made the decision for the United States Embassy to be located in Jerusalem, and that decision is in effect. Let's…

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Sep 28, 2023

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 Tennessee will be postponed. Amendment No. 68 Offered by Ms. Tenney The Acting CHAIR. It is…

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Sep 28, 2023

Let me just say a couple things with respect to Secretary Kerry. He could be doing other things with his life, quite frankly, yet here he is trying to address this climate emergency, which is real, and he is trying to address this on…

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Sep 28, 2023

I urge my colleagues to oppose this amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Tennessee (Mr. Burchett). The amendment was agreed to. Amendment No…

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Sep 28, 2023

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 Tennessee will be postponed. Amendment No. 66 Offered by Mr. Burchett The Acting CHAIR. It…

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