Sheila Jackson Lee: “I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: Page…”

I thank the graciousness of Ms. Kaptur for this time. I honor, in this month, Women's History Month, and salute the many women who have invested in the lives of so many. I honor the teachers who have taught young people. I honor Ivalita…

Let me say, Mr. Speaker, as I close, we must be responsible-- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentlewoman is no longer recognized. Members are reminded to direct their remarks to the Chair.

We chose to keep the government open today. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentlewoman is no longer recognized. ____________________

Let me pay tribute to the Congressional Black Caucus and the managers tonight for honoring Black History Month. I look forward to participating this month of February to honor the great history and excellence of African Americans. At this…