Dec 10, 2014
Exactly what the gentlewoman speaks about was part of the long discussion that we had in the Rules Committee yesterday. The gentleman from Dallas, Texas, Chairman Hensarling, very clearly went through-- piece, by piece, by piece--the…
Pete Sessions
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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).
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Dec 9, 2014
I voted to confirm Virginia Lodge and Ron Walter to be members of the Board of the Tennessee Valley Authority. I believe that these nominees are qualified and have demonstrated the characteristics that will enable them to fulfill their…
Dec 8, 2014
I thank Senator Carper for those good remarks, and I think they reflect the quality and the character Mark Pryor has displayed as a Member of this Senate. I have been asked: Who are some of your favorite people across the aisle, Democratic…
Dec 4, 2014
I thank the gentleman from Florida, a member of the Rules Committee. I want to show up and to say to you, Mr. Speaker, the American people, and Members--as they are trying to prepare for what we are attempting to do today with this…
Dec 4, 2014
I thank the distinguished gentleman from Florida--who, by the way, Mr. Speaker, has three sons who serve or who have served in the United States military--who yesterday so adequately expressed really the concerns of not only a Member of…
Dec 4, 2014
it has already started. There is being readied today a building in Crystal City, VA, to house the announced 1,000 workers who will be hired to process the unlawful Executive amnesty the President has said he intends to execute. The…
Dec 3, 2014
As the calendar year comes to an end, America's small businesses and taxpayers are looking to Congress for certainty before they file their taxes in April of 2015. While far from perfect, the Tax Increase Prevention Act will provide…
Dec 3, 2014
By direction of the Committee on Rules, I call up House Resolution 766 and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 766 Resolved, That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to…
Dec 3, 2014
At this time I yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from Jackson County, North Carolina (Mr. Meadows).
Dec 3, 2014
A number of people who asked to speak today are on their way here, and we will do that. I really want to stand up for just a few minutes, pending those several Members coming here, to say to you and to the American people, Mr. Speaker…
Dec 3, 2014
In reply to the gentlewoman, I will let her make her closing arguments, and then I will do the same.
Nov 13, 2014
On that I demand the yeas and nays. The yeas and nays were ordered. The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--yeas 233, nays 185, not voting 16, as follows: [Roll No. 517] YEAS--233 Aderholt Amash Amodei Bachmann Bachus Barr…
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