On that I demand the yeas and nays. The yeas and nays were ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX, this 15- minute vote on the motion to table will be followed by a 5-minute vote on the adoption of House…

I now rise to a question of the privileges of the House and offer the resolution previously noticed. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Clerk will report the resolution. The Clerk read as follows: H. Res. 718 Whereas the chair of the Committee…

This is a solemn place and a solemn moment when Members come to express their views. A previous speaker drew us to heroes, and we thank those who have served us in the United States military. This morning I draw us toward constitutional…

I thank the gentleman for yielding. My good friend from Georgia knows we've had a lot of opportunities to work together on many different issues. It seems as if he is raising an issue that would have a sense of agreement, but I have to…

First of all, I want to congratulate the gentlelady from California for an insightful amendment, and I understand the dilemma that the chairman of the subcommittee is in. But what I would suggest is that we are in such a crisis as relates…

During the consideration of the Domestic Energy and Jobs Act of 2012 I was unavoidably detained on business in the district; and I would like to place in the Record the following statements regarding the amendments: The Hastings amendment…

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. And so my argument would be that because of the economic crisis, this is warranting a waiver of the point of order so the gentlelady's amendment can go forward: $500 million that will be utilized to create jobs to…

Again, as I rise to my feet, I do want to acknowledge both the staffs of the chairman of the subcommittee and the ranking member of the subcommittee for working with my office. And I again want to acknowledge the ranking member, Mr. Olver…

The situation in Galveston resulted from a unique impact of Hurricane Ike. Mr. Chairman, most think that the surge would come from the larger body of water, but the surge came from the bay and really impacted low-income individuals who…

I have an amendment at the desk. The CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: Page 3, line 3, strike ``not to exceed''. Page 3, line 11, after ``Secretary'' insert ``(except for the Office of Small and…

I thank the ranking member, and I thank the chairman of the full committee, of the subcommittee, both chair and ranking member. I do too want to take a moment to thank the ranking member for his long service to this Nation. As he has been…

I thank the gentleman for accepting the amendment. Mr. Chairman, I yield back the balance of my time. The CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Texas (Ms. Jackson Lee). The amendment was agreed to. The…