Mark Takano: “My amendment does address the issue at hand. It does address the threat, just the mere threat of brinksmanship with…”

“My amendment does address the issue at hand. It does address the threat, just the mere threat of brinksmanship with paying our Nation's bills. History has shown that just the mere threat of defaulting on our bills has brought about damaging consequences to our economy and to the welfare of our people. I urge my colleagues to support my amendment. Mr. Chairman, I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from California (Mr. Takano). The question was taken; and the Acting Chair announced that the noes appeared to have it.”