Sam Graves: “None of what we do here would happen without countless hours of staff work. I especially want to thank the following…”

“None of what we do here would happen without countless hours of staff work. I especially want to thank the following members of my own staff, all of whom have worked tirelessly on this bill: Paul Sass, Jack Ruddy, Corey Cooke, Tara Hupman, Justin Harclerode, Abigail Camp, Nick Christensen, Jamie Hopkins, Tyler Micheletti, Shawn Bloch, Michael Falencki. Cheryle Tucker, Trey McKenzie, Victor Sarmiento, Drew Feeley, Melissa Beaumont, Johanna Hardy, Ian Bennitt, Jon Pawlow, Holly Woodruff Lyons, T. Hunter Presti, John Rayfield. I also want to thank the Democratic Committee staff for their work on this bill. Finally, I want to thank the Office of Legislative Counsel, especially Karen Anderson and Robert Casturo, for their long hours and hard work in drafting the bill before us, as well as the majority of amendments offered both at our markup and at Rules Committee. Their professionalism and skill are always appreciated, and we owe them a tremendous debt of gratitude. The SPEAKER pro tempore. All time for debate has expired. Pursuant to the rule, the previous question is ordered on the amendments en bloc offered by the gentleman from Missouri (Mr. Graves). The question is on the amendments en bloc offered by the gentleman from Missouri (Mr. Graves). The question was taken; and the Speaker pro tempore announced that the noes appeared to have it.”