William M. ``Mac'' Thornberry: “I am among those who are convinced that President Putin is working to undermine that system in order to replace it with…”

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Washington will be postponed. Amendments En Bloc No. 17 Offered by Mr. Smith of Washington

I would inform the Chair that I have only myself to speak on this amendment. I don't know if the chairman has other speakers.

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 377, nays 48, not voting 5, as follows: [Roll No. 672] YEAS--377 Abraham Adams Aderholt Aguilar Allen Allred…

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.