Tom Rice: “You know, this just appears to me to be absolutely absurd.”

In my district we appreciate all of the work the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has assisted us with in the past.

Oh, I thought you could take it off when you are speaking. I am sorry. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman may proceed.

We have to realize we have to get a majority, right? We have to reach consensus.

Due to a committee hearing with Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, I was unable to make rollcall Vote 171 on the Motion to Recommit offered by Mr. McCaul of Texas. I would like the record to note that I would have supported the Motion to…