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Mike Quigley is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Illinois's 5th congressional district since 2009. A member of the Democratic Party, Quigley has focused on issues such as environmental protection, healthcare, and government transparency. He has been an advocate for policies aimed at addressing climate change and has worked on initiatives to improve public health and safety in his district. Quigley has also served on various committees, contributing to discussions on national security and budgetary matters.
Let's not complicate things. There is nothing in the transportation bill or the housing budget that has anything to do with the border wall. Instead, these agencies keep us safe when we fly and keep the planes, trains, and buses running on…
It is interesting to hear a discourse on functioning government as we look back at 2018 when my colleagues across the aisle operated under 103 closed rules. Circumstances today are of an exigent manner. The government is not functioning…
Responsibly funding the Federal Government is one of the most important duties of Congress. The previous majority failed to do the most basic task of keeping the lights on. {time} 1515 On day 19 of the 116th Congress, we Democrats are here…
I simply encourage my colleagues to vote ``no,'' and I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without objection, the previous question is ordered on the motion to recommit. There was no objection. The SPEAKER pro…
Now that Democrats have taken the majority in the House, we have shown our intention to govern responsibly and have already illustrated real leadership at every turn, a welcome change after fighting through 2 years of chaos and…
Your point is well taken. I will address my remarks to the Chair. Mr. Speaker, the arguments we have heard tonight remind us of the tale full of sound and fury signifying nothing, reminding us who told us that tale. Every border chief…
I have a motion to recommit at the desk. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is the gentleman from Illinois opposed to the bill?
I demand a recorded vote. A recorded vote was ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to clause 8 and clause 9 of rule XX, this 5-minute vote on the motion to recommit will be followed by 5- minute votes on: Passage of the bill; and…
This is the final amendment to the bill which will not kill the bill or send it back to committee. If adopted, the bill will immediately proceed to final passage, as amended. The Russians attacked our democracy. They will be back and we…
This amendment is another in a long line of attacks on the Affordable Care Act. It is, unfortunately, an example of Republicans turning to the appropriations process, instead of working through the appropriate channels via the…
I claim the time in opposition, although I do not oppose the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. Without objection, the gentleman from Illinois is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.
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 North Carolina will be postponed. Amendment No. 85 Offered by Mr. Rothfus The Acting CHAIR…
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