May 16, 2012
I thank the gentlewoman for yielding. None of the amendments were made in order except the manager's amendment, which brings the bill closer to the Senate version of the bill.
Virginia Foxx
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Virginia Ann Foxx is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for North Carolina's 5th congressional district since 2005. A member of the Republican Party, she has been active in various legislative efforts and has focused on issues such as education, healthcare, and fiscal responsibility. Throughout her tenure, Foxx has been known for her strong advocacy for conservative policies and her commitment to her constituents in North Carolina. She has participated in numerous debates and discussions, often emphasizing the importance of government accountability and the responsible use of taxpayer funds.
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May 16, 2012
The question before the House is: Should the House now consider H. Res. 656? Section 4 of the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act, or UMRA, excludes from the application of that act any legislative provision that establishes or enforces statutory…
May 16, 2012
Fostering job growth for the American people continues to be the number one job for House Republicans. With unemployment above 8 percent for the past 39 months, the Obama economy continues to produce the Nation's worst jobless record since…
May 16, 2012
By direction of the Committee on Rules, I call up House Resolution 656 and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 656 Resolved, That upon the adoption of this resolution it shall be in order…
May 16, 2012
I now yield 1 minute to our distinguished colleague from Illinois, Congresswoman Biggert.
May 16, 2012
I cannot assume what this body will do in the future. I am one member of the Rules Committee and the Education Committee. I do not have control over that, and I don't believe anybody can predict the future.
May 16, 2012
I believe the gentlewoman's question is a question for the rule and is not relevant to the point of order which she has raised.
May 16, 2012
On that I demand the yeas and nays. The yeas and nays were ordered. The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--yeas 239, nays 183, not voting 9, as follows: [Roll No. 253] YEAS--239 Adams Aderholt Akin Alexander Amash Amodei…
May 16, 2012
House Resolution 656 provides for a closed rule providing for the consideration of H.R. 4970, the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act, and general debate for H.R. 4310, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013. As…
May 16, 2012
I now would like to yield 5 minutes to Mr. Nugent from Florida, my distinguished colleague on the Rules Committee.
May 16, 2012
I now would like to yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. Johnson).
May 16, 2012
I now would like to yield 2 minutes to our distinguished colleague, the gentlewoman from Wyoming (Mrs. Lummis).
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