Lincoln Diaz-Balart: “I rise to commend the hard work of the Special Commission on the Situation of Vieques, which recently delivered its…”

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 Texas will be postponed.

I will remind everyone what we are talking about today. This keeps the government open. It secures the border, and it, frankly, reduces wasteful spending. That is what we are dealing with here. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the…

I claim the time in opposition to the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Florida is recognized for 5 minutes.

This bill does that. It protects our national security. It protects the hard-earned tax dollars of every American who pays taxes. This bill plays an integral part in the noble endeavor. Mr. Chair, for that reason, I urge my colleagues to…