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José E. Serrano is a Democratic politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from New York's 16th congressional district. He held office from 1990 until 2019, making significant contributions to his community and advocating for various social issues. During his tenure, Serrano focused on education, healthcare, and housing, working to improve the quality of life for his constituents in the Bronx. He was known for his commitment to public service and community engagement, often highlighting the importance of local organizations and initiatives.
I thank the gentleman. And you are correct. You stuffed my first line. I live a few blocks away from Yankee Stadium, and so, for a Yankee fan to honor a Red Sox fan shows the kind of love and respect that I have for him. I don't know if I…
I thank the gentlewoman. Madam Speaker, I will strongly support this bill tonight because it not only opens our government but it enables us to meet our obligations in a proper way. But if we walk away from this tonight without having…
Well, then I will take it off, but it is with great pain that I do so. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that the House bring up the Senate amendment to H.J. Res. 59, to open the government and go to conference on a budget so that we…
We are allowed to bring posters and photographs and other items to the floor, why not this red, white, and blue sticker? The SPEAKER pro tempore. Communicative badges are not allowed to be worn while Members are under recognition.
Let me start by saying that I wish we were here on the floor today in order to consider a bill that would reopen the entire Federal Government. This bill would pay all excepted Federal employees across the Federal Government as they would…
I would like briefly to clarify that it is a gentleman of the minority party that has objected and is holding up the pay bill in the Senate. I yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from Maryland (Mr. Van Hollen), a great leader and the ranking…
I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, we keep saying it, and the folks who keep watching us wonder why we keep saying it--or maybe they know why we keep saying it. Little by little, you are reopening the government, but…
Oh, just checking what I was being charged with. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Understandable.
Not allowing them to use their local funds is something that has been said on that side many, many, many times. Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. Dingell), the dean of the House. (Mr…
I now yield to the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. Bishop) for a unanimous consent statement.
May I inquire as to how much time I have remaining? The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from New York has 2 minutes remaining. The gentleman from Florida has 6 minutes remaining.
Just two quick points. First of all, the gentleman from California (Mr. Issa), the bill yesterday passed on a voice vote, and then he interrupted the Speaker and asked for a vote, which then led to a recorded vote. Secondly, I yield 2…
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