The question before the House is, Should the House now consider H. Res. 590? While the resolution waives all points of order against consideration of the bill, the committee is not aware of any point of order. The Congressional Budget…

By direction of the Committee on Rules, I call up House Resolution 590 and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 590 Resolved, That at any time after adoption of this resolution the Speaker…

Well, I appreciate that. I don't know that I am expert, but I certainly have the heart. I have the heart to make sure that America is safe. {time} 1430 It is a constitutional responsibility that this body make sure that we have a strong…

I want to thank my friend from Georgia (Mr. Woodall). We came in to this Congress together a couple of years back, and I have had the great opportunity to serve with him on the Rules Committee. And being placed on Armed Services last year…

By direction of the Committee on Rules, I call up House Resolution 568 and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 568 Resolved, That if House Report 113-415 is called up by direction of the…

It is amazing that those on the other side of the aisle would say this is trivial. This impacted American citizens. And I won't disagree that it may have impacted those on the left; but, to a greater extent, it impacted those on the right…

Well, Mr. Speaker, I am not an attorney. That is what they say on commercials when somebody wants to give some legal advice: I am not an attorney. What I will tell you from my past experience is that I can get attorneys' opinions on either…

I do have to go back to the comments that my good friend from Massachusetts mentioned. Now, I wasn't here in 2008, but if you look back at the history, the Democrats controlled this body and the Rules Committee in 2008. When Congress…

I do not have any additional speakers, but go right ahead. Mr. McGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. This is a circus, and it is really sad that we are here on the floor debating this. Just for the record…

I love the comments about McCarthyism as it relates to this particular issue, but really, McCarthyism is the IRS. The IRS is targeting American citizens who have done nothing wrong, who merely wanted to express their freedom of expression…

It is just interesting to hear the argument on the other side. I have spent 37, 38 years protecting people's rights. That is what I did. As a sheriff, we did things and lived within the law. We answered questions truthfully. That is all we…

I demand a recorded vote. The CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Florida will be postponed. {time} 1000 Amendment No. 2 Offered by Ms. Speier The CHAIR. It is now…