The speaker pro tempore on this te the yeas are 223 the speaker pro tempore on this vote the yeas are 223. The nays are 194. The previous question is ordered. The question is on adoption of the resolution. So many as are in favor say aye. Those opposed, no. In the opinion of the chair, the ayes have it. For what purpose does the gentleman from massachusetts rise . Mr. Mcgovern on that i ask for a recorded vote. The speaker pro tempore a recorded vote is requested. Those favoring a recorded vote will rise. A sufficient number having arisen, a recorded vote is ordered. Members will record their votes by electronic device. This is a fiveminute 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 house proceedings for political or commercial purposes is expressly prohibited by the u. S. House of representatives. ] the speaker pro tempore on this vote the ye
Report 113271 offered by ms. Hanabusa of hawaii. The chair pursuant to House Resolution 419, the gentlewoman from hawaii, ms. Hanabusa, and a member opposed each will control five minutes. The chair recognizes the gentlewoman from hawaii. Ms. Hanabusa i yield myself such time as i may consume. The chair the gentlewoman is recognized. Ms. Hanabusa this amendment is similar to one i offered last congress which was agreed to by voice vote this amendment simply adds to title 2 the planning for America Energy act of 2013, subsection 8 which mirrors the language found in a prior subsection addressing native American Tribal land. It requires the inclusion of Hawaiian Homes Commission Act land. As you know, hawaii is a unique situation in that in 1920, this congress created the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act. Theres a special body of 2 23,000 acres of land in hawaii under the control of congress. Congress approves whether or not things can be amended in the act, even upon statehood that right w
Our time. Lord, help our senators to remain tethered to a firm faith in you, committing their lives and our country to your will. May they demonstrate their faith daily, remembering that faith without action is not real. Empower them to Work Together for the peace and prosperity of america as they seek spiritual moorings in todays turbulent times. We pray in your merciful name. Amen. The presiding officer please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance to our flag. 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 presiding officer the clerk will read a communication to the senate. The clerk washington d. C. , december 9, 2013. To the senate under the provisions of rule 1, paragraph 3, of the standing rules of the senate, i hereby appoint the honorable christopher murphy, a senator from the state of connecticut, to perform the duties of the chair. Signed p
The speaker pro tempore 227. The nays are 193. The resolution is adopted. Without objection, the motion to reconsider is laid upon the table. The speaker pro tempore the house will be in order. For what purpose does the gentleman from michigan, mr. Camp, rise . Mr. Camp mr. Speaker, pursuant to House Resolution 727, i callp the bill h. R. 4, the jobs for america act, and ask for its immediate consideration. The speaker pro tempore the clerk will report the title of the bill. The clerk a bill to make revisions to the federal law to improve the conditions necessary for Economic Growth and job creation, and for other purposes. The speaker pro tempore pursuant to House Resolution 727, the bill is considered as read. The gentleman from michigan, mr. Camp, and the gentleman from new york, mr. Rangel, each will control 60 minutes. The chair recognizes the gentleman from michigan. Mr. Camp mr. Speaker, i ask unanimous consent that all members may have five legislative days to revise and extend