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Adam Smith is a U.S. Representative for Washington's 9th congressional district, serving since 1997. A member of the Democratic Party, he has focused on various legislative efforts, particularly in defense and foreign policy. Throughout his tenure, Smith has been involved in key discussions and initiatives related to national security and military funding, reflecting his commitment to these issues. He has also been an advocate for progressive policies within his district and has worked on legislation addressing economic and social challenges faced by his constituents.
On that I demand the yeas and nays. The yeas and nays were ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to clause 8 and clause 9 of rule XX, this 15-minute vote on the motion to recommit will be followed by 5-minute votes on adoption of the…
On that I demand the yeas and nays. The yeas and nays were ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. This will be a 5-minute vote. The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--yeas 270, nays 156, not voting 8, as follows: [Roll No…
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 269, noes 151, not voting 12, as follows: [Roll No. 239] AYES--269…
I, too, support this en bloc package. I hope that the Members will vote for it. With that, I reserve the balance of my time.
I yield myself an additional 30 seconds. Lastly, if you simply let defense out of jail in this awkward way and keep everything else under the budget caps, we will never get rid of the budget caps. That is the reason, and it is, I think, a…
This is the manager's amendment. I agree completely with what the chairman just said, technical corrections that we ought to support. I yield back the balance of my time.
I claim the time in opposition, though I am not opposed to it. The Acting Chair. Without objection, the gentleman is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.
I claim the time in opposition, though I am not opposed to it. The Acting CHAIR. Without objection, the gentleman is recognized for 10 minutes. There was no objection.
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 Alabama will be postponed. Amendment No. 15 Offered by Mrs. Walorski The Acting CHAIR. It is…
Who has the right to close on this amendment? The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Washington has the right to close.
I take the chairman's point, but it is one that really doesn't make any sense from a legislative standpoint. Anybody who has ever voted knows that you can like portions of a bill and still vote against the bill. I don't think there is a…
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