Political Quotes

On the recordMay 18, 2012
Is it not the case that if my amendment is adopted, we would immediately vote on the final passage of the bill, as amended? The SPEAKER pro tempore. As the Chair stated on February 27, 2002, May 10, 2012, and May 16, 2012, if a motion to recommit with forthwith instructions is adopted, the amendment is reported by the chair of the committee and is immediately before the House. The gentleman from California is recognized for 5 minutes.
Said by
John Garamendi
Democratic · California

Share

More from John Garamendi

Jun 28, 2026

This bill, like nearly all of the Trump and Republican agenda, does nothing to make Americans’ financial situation better.

garamendi.house.gov
Jun 6, 2026

"Despite these successes, they cannot overcome the fundamental flaws in this legislation. The bill that passed is a loss for the country."

garamendi.house.gov
Jun 20, 2026

Simply put, there is no way that a Golden Dome system that costs $185 billion could possibly live up to the promise of 'forever ending the missile threat to the American homeland.'

garamendi.house.gov
Jun 6, 2026

"I'm proud to have secured essential provisions in the BUILD America 250 Act that will improve the lives of my constituents as much as the roads they drive, the bridges they cross and the trains they ride."

garamendi.house.gov

Other voices in this conversation