I just returned from the signing of the repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell. The President spoke wisely and strongly and welcomed those who were discharged under the Don't Ask, Don't Tell policy to consider reenlisting. President Obama said…

For the purposes of debate only, I yield the customary 30 minutes to the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Sessions), my colleague on the Rules Committee. All time yielded during consideration of the rule is for debate only. General Leave

I yield myself such time as I might consume. Madam Speaker, House Resolution 1782 provides for consideration of the Senate amendment to the House amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R. 3082. The rule makes in order a motion offered by…

I ask unanimous consent that all Members be given 5 legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks on House Resolution 1782. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the gentleman from Colorado? There was…

By direction of the Committee on Rules, I call up House Resolution 1782 and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 1782 Resolved, That upon adoption of this resolution, it shall be in order…

I want to further describe something that the gentlelady from Texas mentioned in her remarks, that this continuing resolution would expand the Federal definition of ``highly qualified teacher'' to include a wider range of teachers…

For purposes of debate only, I yield the customary 30 minutes to the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Sessions). All time yielded during consideration of the rule is for debate only. General Leave

By direction of the Committee on Rules, I call up House Resolution 1776 and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 1776 Resolved, That upon the adoption of this resolution it shall be in…

I send to the desk a privileged concurrent resolution and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the concurrent resolution, as follows: H. Con. Res. 336 Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That…

I yield myself the balance of my time. Mr. Speaker, I could certainly discuss how the House has passed two appropriations bills this year--the Transportation-HUD appropriations bill and the Military Construction-Veterans Affairs…

I yield myself such time as I may consume. House Resolution 1776 provides a closed rule for the consideration of H.J. Res. 105, making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2011, and for other purposes. The rule provides 1 hour…

I ask unanimous consent that all Members be given 5 legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks on House Resolution 1776. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the gentleman from Colorado? There was…