Yvette Herrell: “I missed this vote because I was unavoidably detained. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea'' on rollcall No.…”

On that I demand the yeas and nays. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to section 3(s) of House Resolution 8, the yeas and nays are ordered. Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX, further proceedings are postponed. ____________________

I think this would be reckless and endanger Americans in the heart of winter, causing a surge in prices for heating and oil.

It is an absolute disservice to the American people when Committee hearings and time are used solely to score political points.

I encourage my colleagues to support this bipartisan bill that addresses an emerging national security issue, and I yield back the balance of my time.