Tom Marino: “I want to thank the Chair for this desperately needed hearing. I want to thank your courage and your leadership for…”

I was unable to vote on rollcall vote 446 due to Judiciary Committee staff not notifying leadership that members were engaged in a hearing when votes were called. Had I been present, I would have voted as follows: ``Yea'' for rollcall vote…

I claim the time in opposition to the amendment, although I am not opposed to the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. Without objection, the gentleman from Pennsylvania is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.

It seems like we all agree on the raises are needed, much needed.

May I ask how much time does the gentleman from Virginia have left? The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Virginia has 3\1/2\ minutes remaining.