The chair on this vote the yeas are 232. The nays are 185. The amendment is not agreed to. Excuse me. The amendment is agreed to. The Unfinished Business is the request for a recorded vote on amendment number 2 printed in part b of house report 115163 by the gentleman from indiana, mr. Hollingsworth, on which further proceedings were postponed and on which the ayes prevailed by voice vote. The clerk will redesignate the amendment. The clerk amendment number 2 printed in part b of house report 115163 offered by mr. Hollingsworth of indiana. The chair a recorded vote has been requested. Those in support of the request for a recorded vote will rise and be counted. A sufficient number having arisen, a recorded vote is ordered. Members will record their votes by electronic device. This will be a twominute vote. [captioning made possible by the national captioning institute, inc. , in cooperation with the United States house of representatives. Any use of the closedcaptioned coverage of the
As a leaker of information to the media. He exposed weakness of character and offered inconprehension bizarre decisions. Comey confirmed that he told President Trump three times that the president was not personally under investigation and comey admitted that he leaked information about the president in hopes that that would lead to a special prosecutor taking over the criminal probe of russian colougz and in that at least comey was successful. Comey leaked false conversations about the president after a may 12th treat that President Trump suggested he may have taped the conversation. But it was the day before the comey tweet. Today may have been the former director undoing. Catherine herridge has the reportment reporter james comey said he needed the memos because he couldnt trust the president. I was is shere concerned he might lie about our meeting and i thought it was important to document. Reporter the senate wanted more information. What was it about that meeting that led you to
As a leaker of information to the media. He exposed weakness of character and offered inconprehension bizarre decisions. Comey confirmed that he told President Trump three times that the president was not personally under investigation and comey admitted that he leaked information about the president in hopes that that would lead to a special prosecutor taking over the criminal probe of russian colougz and in that at least comey was successful. Comey leaked false conversations about the president after a may 12th treat that President Trump suggested he may have taped the conversation. But it was the day before the comey tweet. Today may have been the former director undoing. Catherine herridge has the reportment reporter james comey said he needed the memos because he couldnt trust the president. I was is shere concerned he might lie about our meeting and i thought it was important to document. Reporter the senate wanted more information. What was it about that meeting that led you to
Authenticate the grandeur and glory of the ideals and principles of our republic. Rupp with the work they do. Grant that the men and women of the peoples house find the courage and wisdom to Work Together to forge solutions to the many needs of our nation and ease the anxieties of so many. May all that is done this day be for your greater honor and glory. Amen. The speaker the chair has examined the journal of the last days proceedings and announces to the house his pproval thereof. Pursuant to clause 1 of rule 1, the journal stands approved. The pledge of allegiance will be led by the gentleman from washington, mr. Heck. Mr. Heck i pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. The speaker the chair will entertain up to five requests for one minute speeches on each side of the aisle. For what purpose does the gentleman from Washington State seek recognition . I
Mr. Rosenstein sir, i dont want to comment on any more of my work with the independent counsel. Ill make sure that people with relevant information is questioned. I dont care who it is. If you name a special prosecutor, will you come before this committee and explain why . Mr. Rosenstein senator, i really appreciate your cannedor with me yesterday about that issue. You know, i had a meeting scheduled with you yesterday afternoon and somebody brought to my attention on sunday afternoon that you had your office had issued a tweet suggesting you would try to obstruct my nomination if i wouldnt agree to do this. I was reluctant to go to your meeting. I appreciate your candor and civility. I think a lot of you have in common, including our affection with david margolis. Attorney ome deputy general, we can talk about issues of mutual concern. I thought a lot about this issue, senator. You view it as an issue of principle that i need to appoint a special counsel in a matter i dont even know i