Jim Clyburn
The Public Record
James Enos Clyburn, commonly known as Jim Clyburn, is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for South Carolina's 6th congressional district since 1993. A member of the Democratic Party, he has held significant leadership roles, including serving as the House Majority Whip since 2019. Clyburn is known for his advocacy on issues such as healthcare, education, and civil rights, reflecting the needs of his constituents in a predominantly African American district.
Sep 12, 2011
the Tax Code has grown too complicated and cumbersome and is fundamentally unfair.
Jul 30, 2011
I thank the gentleman for yielding. Madam Speaker, the clock is ticking, the American people are anxiously waiting for responsible leadership, and the Republicans here in Congress are continuing to play political games. Last night the…
Jul 28, 2011
I thank my friend for yielding. Mr. Speaker, while the clock is ticking, the Republican majority is dickering and the American people are hurting. Our financial markets are on pace for their worst week in nearly a year. State governments…
May 25, 2011
Last month, Republicans voted to end Medicare. According to the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office, their plan would raise seniors' health care costs by more than $6,000 per year, doubling their out-of-pocket costs. Now, this week…
May 25, 2011
In its current form, I am, Madam Speaker. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Clerk will report the motion to recommit. The Clerk read as follows: Mr. Clyburn moves to recommit the bill H.R. 1216 to the Committee on Energy and Commerce with…
May 25, 2011
I demand a recorded vote. A recorded vote was ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to clause 8 and clause 9 of rule XX, this 15-minute vote on the motion to recommit will be followed by 5-minute votes on passage of H.R. 1216, if…
May 4, 2011
Thank you so much. Thank you for yielding me the time. Mr. Speaker, I rise to commend and give thanks to all those who played roles in the operation that resulted in the death of Osama bin Laden. First and foremost, President Obama who…
Apr 15, 2011
I thank my friend from Maryland for yielding me this time. Mr. Chairman, we have heard from our Republican friends that they're transforming Medicare. They call it a move to premium support. They also say they're just fixing the flaws in…
Apr 7, 2011
I thank my friend for yielding me the time. Madam Speaker, my Republican friends bring to the floor today a transparent political ploy that's an insult to our men and women in uniform and their families. It says that the Republican…
Apr 1, 2011
I yield myself an additional minute. But if you ask my daughter's eighth grade class that visited us here earlier this week, they will tell you that that's not how things work under our Constitution. But don't listen to me or the eighth…
Apr 1, 2011
I yield the gentlewoman an additional 30 seconds. Ms. DeLAURO. You're playing fast and loose with the lives of the American people, their kids, their families and with American businesses. No matter what those damaging effects are, because…
Apr 1, 2011
May I inquire as to how much time I have left? The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from South Carolina has 6\1/2\ minutes remaining. The gentleman from Georgia has 11 minutes remaining.
Apr 1, 2011
How much time do I have remaining? The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Georgia has 6\1/2\ minutes remaining, and the gentleman from South Carolina has 2 minutes remaining.
Apr 1, 2011
To begin this debate, I yield 4 minutes to the distinguished Democratic whip, the gentleman from Maryland (Mr. Hoyer).
Apr 1, 2011
I am pleased to yield 3 minutes to the gentlewoman from Connecticut (Ms. DeLauro). Ms. DeLAURO. Madam Speaker, once again, instead of working to create jobs, grow the economy, reduce the deficit and strengthen the middle class, the…
Apr 1, 2011
I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Speaker, I have often referred to this palatial Hall as our Nation's classroom. It is the reason I feel that we should not just stand here to enunciate precepts; but as elected leaders, we…
Apr 1, 2011
Who has the right to close? The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Georgia has the right to close.
Mar 31, 2011
I would like to take just a moment to associate myself with the remarks we just heard from Congressman Joe Wilson and to welcome my longtime friend, Reverend Charles Jackson, who when we meet in the barber shop I usually call him a little…
Mar 29, 2011
Nothing has been a larger strain on this country's finances than the two wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, which have now cost us more than $1.1 trillion.
Politicians like Jim Clyburn
