Donald M. Payne: “I have no further speakers, and I am prepared to close after the gentleman closes. {time} 1230”

I thank the gentleman from Illinois for that kind introduction and also the gentlewoman from Florida for hosting this Special Order hour. They come here every week bringing the message from the CBC, and they do an incredible job. Also, it…

Let me first thank Mr. Moore for being gracious and allowing me this time. We need to see more of that between both sides of the aisle, and I thank him very much, sir. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a great man, my father, Congressman…

I was unable to cast my vote for Roll Call Vote No. 142. Had I been present, I would have voted YEA on H. Res. 1160.

I was unable to cast my vote for rollcall vote Nos. 710 through 717. Had I been present, I would have voted ``nay'' on rollcall vote No. 710, ``nay'' on rollcall vote No. 711, ``yea'' on rollcall vote No. 712, ``yea'' on rollcall vote No…