Doc Hastings: “This Committee has focused intensely on federal dams and canals, but today's hearing takes a new turn.”

Yesterday, before we began our proceedings in the Rules Committee, I asked one of my good friends if he would speak on this rule. It is for the reason that I consider him one of the preeminent constitutional scholars in this institution…

Through you, I would advise my friend that I have no further speakers, and I am prepared to close if he is.

In addition to those three hearings, the House Administration Committee held eight other election-related hearings this year. I also want to point out that while it isn't the primary committee of jurisdiction for this bill, the Judiciary…

For the purpose of debate only, I yield the customary 30 minutes to the gentleman from Oklahoma (Mr. Cole), my friend, pending which I yield myself such time as I may consume. During consideration of this resolution, all time yielded is…