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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.
Today I recorded an erroneous vote on agreeing to Mr. Pierluisi's amendment to H.R. 2838. I intended to vote ``no'' on rollcall vote No. 840, on agreeing to Mr. Pierluisi's amendment to H.R. 2838. The Acting CHAIR (Mr. Poe of Texas). The…
I thank the Ways and Means Committee for their excellent work on the trade agreements and, most importantly, on Trade Adjustment Assistance; and I agree with the comments of my colleague from Wisconsin about why this program is so…
They need training. That's the other critical piece of these trade agreements that I want to emphasize. For the first time--not the first time, actually we did it in Peru-- thanks, actually, to the leadership of the gentleman from Michigan…
This afternoon, Thursday, October 6, 2011, I was unable to be present for part of a series of recorded votes. Had I been present, I would have voted ``no'' on rollcall vote No. 765 (on the motion to table the appeal of the ruling of the…
There are a number of arguments about this issue and arguments in favor of ending the mission in Libya. I think the Speaker articulated one, which is basically we support the idea of the removal of Qadhafi and they support the idea of…
I yield myself the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman is recognized for 4 minutes.
I demand a recorded vote. A recorded vote was ordered. The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--ayes 180, noes 238, not voting 13, as follows: [Roll No. 494] AYES--180 Aderholt Akin Alexander Austria Barletta Barton (TX)…
Consistent with the policy in here, it says: ``Congress does not support deploying, establishing or maintaining the presence of units and members of the United States Armed Forces on the ground in Libya.'' The resolution clearly prohibits…
I reserve my time. Mr. McKEON. Madam Speaker, I yield 1\1/2\ minutes to my friend and colleague, the chairman of the Subcommittee on Readiness, the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Forbes).
I yield myself such time as I may consume. I do thank both Speaker Boehner and Representative Kucinich for bringing these resolutions and bringing this issue to the floor because I completely agree that this is an issue that Congress…
I reserve the balance of my time. Mr. McKEON. Madam Speaker, I yield 1 minute to my friend and colleague, the gentleman from Mississippi (Mr. Palazzo).
The President has said from the outset that our role in this mission will be limited; limited but critical. We are not committing troops, we are not committing the full force of the U.S. military, but what we are contributing, as Mr. Moran…
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