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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).
Mr. Speaker, Congress has an opportunity today to ensure that we protect consumers and American business. Additionally, we have an opportunity to ensure the safety and soundness of financial institutions in the United States. That's what…
Madam Speaker, I appreciate the gentleman's perspective of looking into my brain and knowing what I think or talking about how 44 senators override what I'm saying. I would tend to offer the argument that as we near now the August recess…
I yield myself such time as I may consume. I'm going to have to stand up for what we're here for today, and that is, Madam Speaker, that after this bill was passed, it took almost one year for the President to appoint the person who would…
Madam Speaker, I yield 4 minutes to the gentleman from San Antonio, Texas, a freshman member of this body, Congressman Francisco ``Quico'' Canseco.
Madam Speaker, in an encouragement to my dear colleague Ms. Slaughter, I would like to inform her that I have fewer speakers as a result of committee hearings and would encourage her to run through perhaps two of her speakers at this time…
House Resolution 358 provides for a structured rule, designated by the Rules Committee, for consideration of H.R. 1315. This rule allows for 11 of 14 amendments submitted to the Rules Committee to be made in order. {time} 1310 Madam…
Thank you, Madam Speaker. The question before the House is, shall the House now consider H. Res. 358? That is really the question here. {time} 1240 While the resolution waives all points of order against consideration of the bill, the…
I claim time in opposition to the point of order and in favor of consideration of the resolution. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Texas is recognized for up to 10 minutes.
Madam Speaker, by direction of the Committee on Rules, I call up House Resolution 358 and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 358 Resolved, That at any time after the adoption of this…
I am flabbergasted by the majority leader's comments. He said: I think this piece of legislation is about as weak and senseless as anything that has ever come up on the Senate floor. Well, wouldn't the Senator say that compared to all the…
Madam Speaker, for the purpose of debate only, I yield the customary 30 minutes to the ranking member of the Rules Committee, my friend, the gentlewoman from New York (Ms. Slaughter), pending which I yield myself such time as I may…
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