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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).
I hope the gentlewoman recognizes she needs to be talking to the White House probably most of all. During the last few years, every time this issue comes up, we refer to White House pay and equity among women who work at the White House…
this legislation has not gone through the regular order in the Senate. It will add $174 billion to the debt. It is subject to seven different budget points of order. We have had a series of budget point of order votes where we have…
I need to make a budget point of order. The PRESIDING OFFICER. There is still time remaining in favor of the bill.
I would just add that this isn't just my opinion about these cost overruns in the legislation. Here is a Wall Street Journal article from a few days ago: ``Two-thirds of $214 billion cost would be financed through higher deficits. . . . ''…
I would like to share a few thoughts as we head into this week, because we will be confronting the question of how to fix the payment to our physicians who treat Medicare and Medicaid patients. If we do not take action, there will be a…
a lot of things have happened. We are on the path, I hope, to being able to pass a budget that balances in 10 years. It has some problems, but I think it would be a major change from the course we have been on, and so I will support it. I…
I want to thank the gentleman from Georgia, who represents not only the Rules Committee but conservatives from across our Conference on the Budget Committee. I want to thank the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. Woodall) for bringing this bill…
I send to the desk a resolution (H. Res. 155) electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives, and ask unanimous consent for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the title of the resolution. The…
I appreciate the work my colleagues have done on this trafficking bill. It is an important issue that deserves debate and a vote. Lynch Nomination Madam President, I will say why I believe the Lynch nomination should not go forward. I…
I ask unanimous consent that the bill be read a third time and passed, and that the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The bill (S. 527) was ordered…
I am excited about an event today. I had the honor--Senator Booker was on the floor earlier today. He is a cosponsor with me. We celebrate today the passage of a gold medal bill. I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the…
this marks the 50th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, and that historic event in Selma, AL, in March of 1965. So this bill, I believe, is a fitting honor that recognizes the courage and determination of the civil rights marches…
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