Grace Napolitano: “Thank you very much, General Spellmon. That was very nicely put.”

I oppose the amendment offered by the gentleman from Florida (Mr. Bean). The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman from California is recognized for 5 minutes.

I believe the Supreme Court purposely chose to substitute its own philosophy over decades-old, legally grounded efforts to protect water quality.

I demand a recorded vote. A recorded vote was ordered. The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--ayes 99, noes 323, not voting 15, as follows: [Roll No. 99] AYES--99 Armstrong Arrington Babin Bacon Barr Bean (FL) Biggs…

I claim the time in opposition, even though I am not opposed to the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. Without objection, the gentlewoman from California is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.