Ted Yoho: “I thank my friend from Illinois for yielding. I rise today as a Member from the great State of Florida. We all recall…”

“I thank my friend from Illinois for yielding. I rise today as a Member from the great State of Florida. We all recall the 2000 Presidential election. What happened in Palm Beach County turned into a national punch line, ``the hanging chad.'' The Democratic bill before us today would mandate paper ballots and make our elections a technology-free zone. I, too, am worried about malign actors like Russia and China when it comes to our cybersecurity network. However, let us not throw out the baby with the bath water. Many of my colleagues submitted commonsense amendments that would improve the bill, amendments addressing ballot harvesting and ensuring State matching funds. Yet, Democrats, under another closed rule, are forcing passage on a one-sided bill with no prospect in the Senate and no chance of being signed by the President. Madam Speaker, I sincerely hope we address these issues in a bipartisan manner that reflects well on this body and the American people.”