Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 minute to the distinguished gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Brat).
Thomas Massie
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Thomas Harold Massie is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Kentucky's 4th congressional district since 2013. A member of the Republican Party, Massie has been an advocate for limited government and individual liberties. He is known for his libertarian-leaning views and has often focused on issues such as fiscal responsibility and government transparency. Throughout his tenure, he has been involved in various legislative efforts and has made headlines for his outspoken positions on a range of topics.
I request a recorded vote--the yeas and nays--on the previous question. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is the gentleman asking for the yeas and the nays on ordering the previous question?
Mr. Speaker, in closing, the Congress and, in particular, the House of Representatives has the power of the purse. Our Constitution gives this power to the legislative branch, not the executive branch. This means that the President cannot…
Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 minute to the distinguished gentleman from Arizona (Mr. Schweikert).
Mr. Speaker, I am opposed to the motion to recede and concur. At this time, I yield 1 minute to the distinguished gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Griffith).
What order is the closing when there are three speakers and only one opposed? The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair will recognize Members in reverse order of opening speeches.
Mr. Speaker, I have more speakers. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Kentucky is recognized.
Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 minute to the distinguished gentleman from Arizona (Mr. Gosar).
Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 minute to the distinguished gentleman from Texas (Mr. Gohmert).
Mr. Speaker, at this time, I yield 1 minute to the distinguished gentleman from South Carolina (Mr. Mulvaney).
Mr. Speaker, may I inquire as to the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Kentucky has 11\1/2\ minutes remaining.





