John Conyers: “The single biggest issue facing the American economy is the current lack of jobs available for U.S. workers.”

My amendment would exempt from H.R. 469 settlement agreements and consent decrees intended to prevent discrimination based on race, religion, national origin, or other protected category. Given the often systemic nature of discriminatory…

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 234, noes 187, not voting 11, as follows: [Roll No. 588] AYES--234…

Additionally, a balanced budget amendment would undermine the Federal Government's ability to respond to a national crisis.

I demand a recorded vote. A recorded vote was ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. This will be a 5-minute vote. The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--ayes 237, noes 189, not voting 7, as follows: [Roll No. 549] AYES--237…