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Darrell Edward Issa is an American politician and businessman currently serving as the U.S. Representative for California's 48th congressional district, a position he has held since January 3, 2021. He is a member of the Republican Party and previously served in Congress from 2001 to 2019, representing California's 49th congressional district. Throughout his political career, Issa has been known for his focus on free enterprise and has been involved in various legislative efforts related to business and economic issues.
Reclaiming my time, I'm going to simply state for the record that our reading is that all of these will go to the President in the bill. And, of course, if by some miracle a bribe for one becomes a bribe for many States, somehow I don't…
Further parliamentary inquiry. If you recall, Mr. Speaker, I yielded 15 seconds and then an additional 10 seconds, and the gentlelady from New York repeated that she could not hear the question. In fairness to the tally of the time, how…
Under the rules of the House, if the House is not in order, as it was not when the gentlelady from New York said she could not hear the question, wouldn't the time not tally until the House is in order, thus allowing for her to get the…
On that I demand the yeas and nays. The yeas and nays were ordered. The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--yeas 230, nays 200, not voting 0, as follows: [Roll No. 160] YEAS--230 Ackerman Altmire Andrews Baca Baird Baldwin…
Further parliamentary inquiry. It is now acceptable to lobby the Senate from the House floor in any and all conduct and questions? The SPEAKER pro tempore. Remarks must be addressed to the Chair, but remarks regarding the Senate are not…
Point of parliamentary inquiry. Is it not against the rules of the House to urge an action in the Senate, such as voting for or assisting in reconciliation? The SPEAKER pro tempore. References to the Senate are in order as long as they…
Point of inquiry. Did I just hear an allegation of a threat? Would that be a threat against an action on Members of Congress? Is that in fact an allegation that we should consider at this time, since that's what I think I heard, that…
My point of order is quite simple. In the last 2 weeks, both the House Republicans and the House Democrats have passed sweeping anti-earmark resolutions. Moreover, the leadership of the House has said that they will ensure that earmarks…
I wanted to inquire as to whether the gentlelady had any additional speakers, other than the right to close.
Can I inquire as to how much time each side has remaining? The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from California has 2\1/2\ minutes. The gentlewoman from New York has 2\1/4\ minutes.
After so many on both sides of the aisle have spoken, it is perhaps hard to find something new to talk about. I will endeavor to do so. Madam Speaker, President Obama has said the American people deserve the same high quality health care…
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