The totality of circumstances led me to believe that he wasn't being truthful.

We would like to see this under the light of day where members of Congress are allowed to do this. But instead, we rush some material that is basically a lie and it's misleading and it's inappropriate.

It has been 5 years since 20 children were senselessly murdered in the Sandy Hook massacre. And while we will never forget the young lives we lost that day, we must also remember that this tragic, life-altering and life-robbing epidemic…

Last week, the President visited Asia for the first time as Commander in Chief, and took the opportunity, while on foreign soil, to reiterate his America First doctrine. I rise today because an America First doctrine mentality will not…

4 years ago, 26 small children and teachers were massacred at Sandy Hook Elementary, and Congress lacked the courage to act. Two years ago, the Emanuel 9 were murdered by a White supremacist, and Congress did nothing. Last year, in a hate…

There have been extraordinary attacks on the IRS Commissioner in a wide variety of ranges, but an amendment similar to this failed last year, which meant there were Republicans who opposed it as well as Democrats. There were attempts to…

This is an interesting debate, Mr. Chairman. Normally it would be heard for the would-be candidates for the District of Columbia City Council, but the issues remain far more important. This amendment would, once again, overreach by…

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. Amendment No. 196 Offered by Ms. Norton The Acting CHAIR. It is now…

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 Michigan will be postponed. Amendment No. 205 Offered by Mr. Jenkins of West Virginia The…

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

Ideological riders have no place on the appropriations bill. The substance of the amendment should be debated as a stand-alone piece of legislation and under the proper committee of jurisdiction. Unfortunately, the fiscal 2018 Financial…

As the designee of Ranking Member Lowey, I move to strike the last word. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Illinois is recognized for 5 minutes.