I continue to be concerned by the determination of a number of people to move through the Senate the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal, the 5,554-page document, which the American people have clearly rejected and do not favor, even…

The people of the United States want and need a government that works properly, that takes every dollar that it needs but not a penny more, and ensures that its services are second to none.

I must say, I was delighted to hear Mr. Connolly speak very clearly about how important government efficiency and the people's money is.

today I wish to recognize the week of September 17, 2016, as National Constitution Week. In September of 1787, our Founding Fathers signed the most influential document in American history, the U.S. Constitution. Constitution Week was…

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 at any time after adoption of this resolution the Speaker…

I reserve the balance of my time. Mr. McGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself the balance of my time. Mr. Speaker, once again, I urge my colleagues to defeat the previous question so that we can bring up bipartisan legislation that would…

I reserve the balance of my time. Mr. McGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gentlewoman from Illinois (Ms. Kelly).

Once again, what we are here to do today is to bring forth a bill that would bring about the constitutional authority that would give a clearer understanding and meaning to not only the legislative process, the executive process, but also…

This rule provides for the consideration of H.R. 4768, the Separation of Powers Restoration Act of 2016. I rise today in support of this rule and the underlying legislation, which I believe directly benefits the American people by ensuring…

The purpose why we came to the floor was to support the rule and the underlying legislation. And I believe that the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. Collins) spoke very clearly about how this Congress needs to stand up and speak clearly about…

I reserve the balance of my time. Mr. McGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gentlewoman from Connecticut (Ms. Esty).

The bill that we are debating and going to vote on is a bill that is a very important bill talking about what is essentially the power of the United States Congress as we pass laws and to have the rules and regulations that are written by…