Madam Chair, I would note that the gentlelady from California's economic program known as the stimulus has helped another 3 million of our fellow citizens lose their jobs. Point of Order

Madam Chair, I make the point of order that the amendment violates clause 10 of rule XXI known as the cut-go rule. I have been advised by the chair of the Committee on the Budget that the amendment would cause a net increase in mandatory…

Mr. Speaker, reclaiming my time, the distinguished chairman of the Financial Services Committee brought to our attention something that, I believe, every veteran now knows, which is that the biggest threat to our national security is our…

Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to the motion to recommit. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Texas is recognized for 5 minutes.

Mr. Speaker, I demand a recorded vote. A recorded vote was ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. This will be a 5-minute vote. The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--ayes 242, noes 177, not voting 13, as follows: [Roll No…

Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 days in which to revise and extend their remarks on H.R. 836. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Wilson of South Carolina). Is there objection to the request of the gentleman from…

Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that in the engrossment of H.R. 836, the Clerk be authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross-references, and to make such other technical and conforming changes as may be necessary to…

Mr. Speaker, I demand a recorded vote. A recorded vote was ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. This will be a 5-minute vote. The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--ayes 256, noes 171, not voting 5, as follows: [Roll No…

Mr. Speaker, by direction of the Republican Conference, I offer a privileged resolution and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 155 Resolved, That the following named Member be, and is…

Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that the proceedings had during the recess be printed in the Record. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the gentleman from Texas? There was no objection. ____________________

The world works off of incentives. If I was the credit card company and you wouldn't allow me to recoup my fraud prevention cost, and you would allow me to recoup my fraud cost, I guess I would allow fraud in the system. My guess is that…