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Tom Jeffery Cole is an American politician currently serving as the U.S. Representative for Oklahoma's 4th congressional district, a position he has held since January 3, 2003. A member of the Republican Party, Cole has been involved in various legislative efforts and has focused on issues such as national security, economic development, and healthcare. Throughout his tenure, he has been known for his commitment to conservative principles and has played a significant role in shaping policy within his district and beyond.
On that I demand the yeas and nays. The yeas and nays were ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to clause 9 of rule XX, the Chair will reduce to 5 minutes the minimum time for any electronic vote on the question of adoption of the…
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 227, nays 196, not voting 7, as follows: [Roll No. 698]…
I continue to reserve the balance of my time. Mr. McGOVERN. Madam Speaker, I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from California (Mr. Khanna).
Might I inquire, Madam Speaker, how much time we have remaining. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Oklahoma has 5\1/4\ minutes remaining. The gentleman from Massachusetts has 13\1/4\ minutes remaining.
I continue to reserve the balance of my time. Mr. McGOVERN. Madam Speaker, I yield 1 minute to the distinguished gentleman from Missouri (Mr. Clay).
I reserve the balance of my time. Mr. McGOVERN. Madam Speaker, I include in the Record a December 5, 2019, Boston Globe editorial entitled ``Impeach the President.'' [Editorial: Boston Globe, December 5, 2019] Impeach the President From…
I continue to reserve the balance of my time. Just to advise, through the Chair, my friend, I am waiting for one additional speaker, but I reserve my time at this time. Mr. McGOVERN. Madam Speaker, I include in the Record a December 17 CNN…
I continue to reserve the balance of my time. Mr. McGOVERN. Madam Speaker, I include in the Record an October 23, 2019, New York Times article entitled ``Ukraine Knew of Aid Freeze by Early August, Undermining Trump Defense.'' [From The…
I continue to reserve the balance of my time. Mr. McGOVERN. Madam Speaker, I include in the Record an October 9, 2019, a Politico magazine article entitled ``This Is What a Legitimate Anti-Corruption Effort in Ukraine Would Look Like,''…
On that I demand the yeas and nays. The yeas and nays were ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to clause 9 of rule XX, the Chair will reduce to 5 minutes the minimum time for any electronic vote on the question of adoption of the…
I thank the gentleman from Massachusetts (Mr. McGovern), my good friend, for yielding me the customary 30 minutes, and I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Speaker, today is a very sad day for all of us--for me personally, for…
I continue to reserve the balance of my time. Mr. McGOVERN. Madam Speaker, I yield 1 minute to the gentlewoman from Massachusetts (Mrs. Trahan).
I reserve the balance of my time. Mr. McGOVERN. Madam Speaker, I yield 1 minute to the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Lee).
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 219, nays 189, not voting 22, as follows: [Roll No. 684]…
While I oppose the rule, I urge support for the two appropriations measures we are considering today. Frankly, to be fair, there are many concerns that my friend, Mr. Roy from Texas, expressed that I agree with, but this is the product of…
Since my friend is prepared to close, I yield myself the balance of my time. Mr. Speaker, the first thing is, I want to serve notice that, if we defeat the previous question, I will offer an amendment to the rule to immediately bring up…
I want to thank the gentleman from New York (Mr. Morelle) for yielding me the customary 30 minutes. I also want to thank him for his very generous remarks. The fact that he was noted for his civility in New York, that is one of the reasons…
It makes perfect sense. Look at the pattern. The only thing that is clear and present danger right now in this room is the pattern of attack and abuse of rules and decisions to get at this President that started over 3 years ago.
This is not the result of a fair process and certainly not a bipartisan one. Sadly, the Democrats' impeachment inquiry has been flawed and partisan from day one.
It is a sad day not only for the Rules Committee but for the Judiciary Committee.
This is a day where we are going to disagree and disagree very strongly. It is, as you referenced, Mr. Chairman, a sad day, a sad day for me personally, for the Rules Committee, for the institution of the House, and for the American people.
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