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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, I find it very interesting that the same people who are down here who are arguing for us to give them the responsibility and authority and who are espousing how balanced their bill is are the same people who are bankrupting…
Madam Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gentlewoman from West Virginia (Mrs. Capito).
Madam Speaker, our next speaker is a young gentleman from Texas who has a clear voice and a sound footing not only of economic principles but he also speaks for our party. I yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Hensarling).
I thank the gentleman from Colorado, my friend, for yielding me time, and I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Speaker, I rise in opposition to this closed rule and the underlying bill. Today, we are considering a 2,300-page…
Madam Speaker, I demand a recorded vote. A recorded vote was ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. This is a 5-minute vote. The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--ayes 237, noes 189, not voting 6, as follows: [Roll No. 407]…
Madam Speaker, on that I demand the yeas and nays. The yeas and nays were ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to clauses 8 and 9 of rule XX, this 15-minute vote on the previous question will be followed by 5-minute votes on adoption…
Madam Speaker, I yield myself the balance of my time. I think it's pretty obvious that Republicans today have come down and debated the substance of this rule and the bill. The rule, as it relates to the conference report, is…
Madam, Speaker, we're sitting here arguing on the floor about who gets credit for what. I think we ought to give credit. We ought to give credit to the Democrats for taxing, spending, record unemployment, higher debt. And what we're…
Madam Speaker, in order to allow the gentleman from California (Mr. Royce) time to rebut, I yield the gentleman 1 minute.
Madam Speaker, at this time, I yield 4 minutes to the distinguished gentleman from California (Mr. Royce). {time} 1220
Madam Speaker, I yield 1 minute to the gentlewoman from Topeka, Kansas, Congresswoman Jenkins.
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