Political Quotes

“The Veterans' Affairs Committee Chairman Jeff Miller and I rise to ask that the House pause to remember the courageous sacrifice that our men and women went through when they lost their lives on the beaches of Normandy, France, during the Allied invasion of June 6, 1944. We request a moment of silence in honor of the brave Americans who were lost 70 years ago on D-day and the families who mourn their loss. The Acting CHAIR. Will all Members rise for a moment of silence. Amendment Offered by Mr. McNerney The Acting CHAIR. Without objection, 2-minute voting will continue. There was no objection. The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished business is the demand for a recorded vote on the amendment offered by the gentleman from California (Mr. McNerney) on which further proceedings were postponed and on which the ayes prevailed by voice vote. The Clerk will redesignate the amendment. The Clerk redesignated the amendment. Recorded Vote The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote has been demanded. A recorded vote was ordered. The Acting CHAIR. This will be a 2-minute vote. The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--ayes 306, noes 106, not voting 19, as follows: [Roll No.…”