I think we have a good bill for us. I ask everybody to vote ``aye'' on the conference report. We have been very generous with the police. We all recognize the hard work and sacrifice they have made on behalf of all of us, our staffs, and the many visitors who come to the Capitol. We have taken a very strong position in support of the Capitol Police on this side of the Capitol. We worked closely with the minority side and appreciate their input as we move forward with this particular piece of legislation. I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There is a sufficient second. The question is on agreeing to the conference report. The clerk will call the roll. The legislative clerk called the roll. The result was announced--yeas 96, nays 4, as follows: [Rollcall Vote No.…
Wayne Allard: “I think we have a good bill for us. I ask everybody to vote ``aye'' on the conference report. We have been very generous…”
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