Alan Grayson: “Actually, what I'm trying to do is to point out in a vivid way that this is somebody with an 18th century name and a…”

the bill, as written, indicates that the joint resolution itself is enough to rescind the President's action when, in fact, in order to make it proper, under the Presentment Clause, you would need a joint resolution and the President's…

This amendment is identical to other amendments that have been inserted by voice vote into every appropriations bill considered under an open rule during the 113th and 114th Congresses. The amendment simply expands the list of parties with…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of the bill (before the short title), insert the following: Sec. __. None of the funds made…

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Florida will be postponed. Amendment No. 13 Offered by Mr. Kildee The Acting CHAIR. It is…