Jan 28, 2013
I ask unanimous consent for an additional 2 minutes. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered.
Pete Sessions
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Pete Sessions is an American politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Texas's 32nd congressional district from 2013 to 2021. A member of the Republican Party, he previously held office in the House from 1997 to 2005, representing Texas's 5th congressional district. During his time in Congress, Sessions focused on various issues including veterans' affairs and fiscal responsibility. He has been involved in efforts to support veterans and their families, highlighting the importance of organizations like the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW).
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Jan 28, 2013
The Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers have voted unanimously ``no confidence'' in Mr. John Morton, the Director of ICE, because of his failure to lead and his, in fact, undermining of their ability to do their jobs, and they…
Jan 28, 2013
I know there is a group of Senators who announced today that they have ideas, a plan, an outline, and a framework for a new comprehensive immigration bill. Indeed, the fact that our current immigration system is not working effectively and…
Jan 23, 2013
The gentlewoman from Houston, Texas, is absolutely correct. We do need long-term growth of our economy. We need jobs. We need job creation. We need to be able to reduce the debt of this country. The President is well aware, we're well…
Jan 23, 2013
I submit the attached copy of the rules of the Committee on Rules for the U.S. House of Representatives for the 113th Congress: RULE I--GENERAL PROVISIONS (a) The Rules of the House are the rules of the Committee and its subcommittees so…
Jan 23, 2013
On that I demand the yeas and nays. The yeas and nays were ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to clause 8 and clause 9 of rule XX, this 15-minute vote on ordering the previous question will be followed by 5-minute votes on adoption…
Jan 23, 2013
I yield myself the balance of my time. I appreciate my colleagues--the gentleman, Mr. McGovern; the ranking member of the committee, Ms. Slaughter; and those Democrat Members who came down to express themselves. I also appreciate the…
Jan 23, 2013
I reserve the balance of my time, as I have no additional speakers. Mr. McGOVERN. We have a gimmick before us that withholds pay if we don't pass a budget, but not if you don't get a deal. It doesn't matter whether the budget is…
Jan 23, 2013
By direction of the Committee on Rules, I call up House Resolution 39 and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 39 Resolved, That upon the adoption of this resolution it shall be in order…
Jan 23, 2013
Today's debate is about one very simple but profoundly important goal, Mr. Speaker, and that is restoring our vibrant economy by reducing the crippling weight of the growing debt caused by our Federal Government. In the coming months, we…
Jan 23, 2013
I reserve the balance of my time. Mr. McGOVERN. I yield 2 minutes to the gentlewoman from Texas (Ms. Jackson Lee).
Jan 23, 2013
As always, this floor is open to people who have ideas. I'd like to say to the American people and to my colleagues that are listening that the Republican leadership has decided to bring this bill to the floor today. We have no clue…
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