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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).
For the purpose of debate only, I yield the customary 30 minutes to the distinguished gentleman from Florida (Mr. Hastings), my dear friend, pending which I yield myself such time as I may consume. During consideration of this resolution…
The facts of the case tend to find themselves to the surface at some point or another, and, in fact, there was a vigorous debate at the Rules Committee last night, yesterday. There was a vigorous debate, and I do recognize that my…
The Rules Committee report (H. Rept. 115- 815) to accompany House Resolution 989 should have included the following summary of amendments: Summary of the Amendments Made in Order 1. Keating (MA): Adds Russian to the list of the languages…
I want to thank the distinguished gentleman from Washington, a member of the Rules Committee, for yielding me time. Mr. Speaker, I really came down here to take part in this debate because, yesterday, for 7 hours, we were at the Rules…
The Rules Committee report (H. Rept. 115- 772) to accompany House Resolution 954 should have included in its waiver of all points of order against consideration of H.R. 4760 a disclosure of the following violation: Clause 12(a)(1) of rule…
We are out of time. Mr. Speaker, that is exactly what these bills do. They address the issue in a compassionate, fair way. {time} 1515 They address the issues of coming out of the shadows, and they are given permanent legal status that…
On June 15, 2018, I was absent. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea'' on rollcall No. 267 and ``yea'' on rollcall No. 268. ____________________
The Rules Committee report (H. Rept. 115- 711) to accompany House Resolution 918 included an incorrect amendment description of amendment No. 14 offered by Representative Nolan of Minnesota. The correct amendment description should read…
The Rules Committee report (H. Rept. 115- 711) to accompany House Resolution 918 should have included in its waiver of all points of order against amendments to H.R. 8 a disclosure of following violation: Clause 9 of rule XXI, which…
When the Committee on Rules filed its report (H. Rept. 115-614) to accompany House Resolution 796 the Committee was unaware that the waiver of all points of order against consideration of the motion to concur in the Senate Amendment to…
By direction of the Committee on Rules, I call up House Resolution 796 and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 796 Resolved, That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to…
Last night, at a late hour, the Rules Committee met, where we had expert testimony that was offered on behalf of the chairman and ranking member of the Committee on Appropriations, the gentleman from New Jersey and the gentlewoman from New…
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