Joe Crowley: “I thank the gentleman. Mr. Speaker, at this time, I ask the gentleman from Brooklyn and from Queens, Mr. Jeffries, for…”

In case the gentleman was going to yield back, I just want to thank my staff as well, both those who worked back in 2004 to help pass the original legislation, and my staff today. In particular, I want to thank my chief of staff back home…

We would not have to wait for a determination. It would not be just aimed at one or two individuals, but would affect the regime.

Will the Chair rule as to whether or not the House could consider this motion immediately? The SPEAKER pro tempore. The House will first consider the motion to table. If the motion fails, then the House could pursue other dispositions of…

I offer the resolution just noticed. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Womack). The Clerk will report the resolution. The Clerk read as follows: H. Res. 856 Whereas, Father Patrick Conroy has served honorably as House Chaplain since May 25 of…