William M. ``Mac'' Thornberry: “Further parliamentary inquiry, Mr. Chairman. How much time remains on our side? The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from…”

On that I demand the yeas and nays. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to section 3 of House Resolution 965, the yeas and nays are ordered. Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX, further proceedings on this question will be postponed. Amendment…

I am prepared to close, and I reserve the balance of my time. Mr. McADAMS. Mr. Speaker, explosive nuclear testing is not necessary to ensure that our stockpile remains safe, and nothing in this amendment would change that. Explosive…

I presume the chair has no further speakers and, therefore, I yield myself the balance of my time. Mr. Speaker, I want to, again, thank each and every one of the members of the House Armed Services Committee. Every one of them, Republican…

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…