On that I demand the yeas and nays. The yeas and nays were ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. This is a 5-minute vote. The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--yeas 212, nays 195, not voting 23, as follows: [Roll No. 184]…

I am prepared to close and yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Chairman, I just want to call out the problems that I have heard on the floor today from the other side of the aisle. Republicans have claimed that they care about…

First, as I have already said, the Department of Energy must already ensure that energy conservation standards are economically justified, so this amendment is totally unnecessary. Instead of being helpful, this amendment adds duplicative…

Apparently, Republicans don't realize that sometimes things can be a win-win. Back in April, the Department of Energy finalized efficiency standards for distribution transformers, critical components for the electric grid. Because they are…

The amendment amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act with vague language that would likely be impossible to implement. Additionally, this amendment is clearly designed to target environmental and clean energy groups. If this…

I claim the time in opposition to the amendment. The CHAIR. The gentleman from New Jersey is recognized for 5 minutes.

Let me say, Mr. Chair, again, the standards that have been established by the Department of Energy have broad support. The rule has broad support from all corners. I just don't understand how my Republican colleagues can say all of a…

I demand a recorded vote. A recorded vote was ordered. The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--ayes 208, noes 199, not voting 28, as follows: [Roll No. 182] AYES--208 Aderholt Alford Allen Amodei Armstrong Arrington Babin…

I am honored to have an opportunity to highlight the legacy of our colleague and my friend, Donald Payne, Jr. Last week, New Jersey lost a great public servant far too soon. Many knew Don for his trademark bow tie, big smile, and friendly…

Mr. Smith really laid out all the great accomplishments of Don Payne in terms of what he accomplished here, which was so much as a Member of Congress, but I just want to talk a little bit about the man. I think that many of us know Don for…

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 209, noes 204, not voting 19, as follows: [Roll No. 104] AYES--209…

May I inquire as to how much time is remaining. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mrs. Bice). The gentleman from New Jersey has 14 minutes remaining. The gentleman from South Carolina has 18 minutes remaining.