Joe Barton: “I think it is important, as the Republican side, to emphasize that we support the rights of States to have energy…”

I was in Senate Chamber trying to prevent a hold on H.R. 7217. I was unavoidably detained. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea'' on rollcall No. 434. ____________________

As dean of the Texas delegation, I ask unanimous consent that the gentleman from Texas, the Honorable Michael Cloud, be permitted to take the oath of office today. His certificate of election has not arrived, but there is no contest and no…

I can't tell you how excited I am to have this hearing. It's really exciting for me.

I want to thank Congressman Rush for working with me as one of the two lead bipartisan sponsors.