I thank the gentleman for his work on this. I also thank Mr. Womack and Mr. Himes of Connecticut for all of their work on H.R. 1334. I am thankful for the great bipartisan message that we just heard from the ranking member as well on the…

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from New Jersey will be postponed. Amendment Offered by Mr. Ellison

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: At the end of the bill (before the short title), insert the following: Sec. __. None of the funds made available by this Act…

The gentleman said, ``The fact is.'' Well, everything we have heard for the last 5 minutes as the facts has absolutely nothing to do with this bill. This bill has nothing to do with vets and service animals. This bill has nothing to do…

How much time remains? The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from New Jersey has 1 minute remaining.

Two points. The first is, I understand the gentleman's opposition on procedural grounds as far as the differences in outlays and what have you. But when you go back home and talk to your district and say you are trying to do something for…

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from New Jersey will be postponed. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will read. The Clerk read as…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: Page 44, line 13, after the dollar amount, insert ``(increased by $16,930,000)''. Page 52, line 16, after the dollar amount…

I thank the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Foster) for his work on this issue. I am honored to serve alongside him on the Payer State Caucus as well. Madam Chair, this program is yet another example of good intentions and bad policy. What…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: At the end of the bill (before the short title), insert the following: Sec. __. None of the funds made available in this Act…

I think it is an indication of something. It is an indication of whether this House is more concerned about actually filing true intentional discrimination or is just creating fear in this area by saying that we are going after…

On rollcall No. 183 I was unavoidably detained. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yes.'' ____________________