William M. ``Mac'' Thornberry: “I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment…”

I support the National Defense Strategy. I completely agree--and I think it makes sense to put greater emphasis on great power competition.

I have no further requests for time other than myself to close. I reserve the balance of my time.

I demand a recorded vote. A recorded vote was ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. This is a 5-minute vote. The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--ayes 220, noes 197, not voting 16, as follows: [Roll No. 473] AYES--220 Adams…

If China is indeed the pacing threat, then part of the responsibility of this committee is think about the personnel and equipment and training that is needed.