Rod Blum: “I claim the time in opposition to the motion to recommit. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Iowa is recognized…”

So we are actually running a profit. Imagine that. It has to be one of the few agencies in the Federal Government who run a profit.

I demand a recorded vote. A recorded vote was ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. This is a 5-minute vote. The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--ayes 420, noes 0, not voting 13, as follows: [Roll No. 568] AYES--420 Abraham…

Can you imagine if we incentivized your agencies with bonuses in your paychecks, if you reduced the regulatory burden on our businesses?

I would like to make the gentleman from Virginia aware that I have no further speakers and I am prepared to close. I enjoy my colleague from Virginia's rather dry sense of wit and humor. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.