so we have got to get to 218 on these things, but i will have a chance thanks to your efforts to get the right amendments in. there are some of these amendments i look at, i am like, oh my gosh, we need to vote on that. why didn't i think of that? why didn't i have read that? we have enough talent in this congress, your amendment on covid or the united nations for one of biggs' 121 on amendments. [laughter] that i did not anticipate. after we vote on this thing, we are going to end up with a product where i say i have never had this process before, and i have got a chance to take something out that i am morally opposed to

[captions copyright national cable satellite corp. 2023] [captioning performed by the national captioning institute, which is responsible for its caption content and accuracy. visit ncicap.org] >> we're going to leave this here to keep our commitment to congress. today the house is scheduled to start debate on the four separate year-long spending bills we've been hearing about in the rules committee. current government funding expires on saturday. right now, the chamber is coming in for member speeches. the speaker: the house will be in order. the prayer will be offered by chaplain kibben. chaplain kibben: would you pray

with me. generous god, in this season when we are all the more keenly aware of the responsibilities this body has to steward our country as resources with both prudence and compassion, we pray for your clarity and courage. to these men and women to whom you have given much, position, and power, and perception much is being demanded. grant each the discernment to perceive what is of you and put off all else that is distracting and detracting them from heeding your direction. to whom you have entrusted much, the leadership of this country, the wisdom and opportunity to uphold our nation's ideals, how much more is being asked? forbearance, flexibility, and foresight. as you have with so many throughout history, those with whom you have entrusted the mantle of authority, grant each in this body the wisdom of solomon, the patience of job,

the insight of daniel, the courage of david, and faithfulness of abraham as they endeavor to do what you require of them in these days. in the strength that we find only in your name do we pray. amen. the speaker: amen. the chair has examined the journal of the last day's proceedings and announces to the house the approval thereof. pursuant to clause 1 of rule 1, the journal stands approved. for what purpose does the gentleman from south carolina seek recognition? mr. wilson: mr. speaker, pursuant to clause 1, rule 1, i demand a vote on agreeing to the speaker's approval of the journal. the speaker: the question is on agreeing to the speaker's approval of the journal. so many as are in favor say aye. those opposed, no. the ayes have it. the journal stands approved. for what purpose does the gentleman from south carolina seek recognition? mr. wilson: mr. speaker, i object to the vote on the grounds that a quorum is not present and make a point of

order a quorum is not present. the speaker: pursuant to clause 8 of rule 20, further proceedings on this question are postponed. the pledge of allegiance will be led by the gentleman from pennsylvania, dr. joyce. mr. joyce: would you please stand with me and join in the pledge of allegiance. 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 requests for o one-minute speeches. for what purpose does the gentleman from pennsylvania seek recognition? mr. joyce: mr. speaker, i rise to address the house and ask unanimous consent to revise and extend my remarks. the speaker, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. mr. joyce: mr. speaker, last week our national debt reached a record $33 trillion.

during the next 30 years the interest payments alone on this debt will become the federal government's single largest expenditure. now more than ever, we need to address the run away spending that has created this debt crisis while sending inflation correcting -- skyrocketing, and costing american families an extra $10,000 a year. pennsylvanians cannot afford to do business as usual from washington. it is time to put an end to the wasteful spending in our budget. it is time to stop the inflation that has driven up the prices of gas and groceries. it's time to rein in the run away spending and once again pass a budget that is truly worthy of the american people. thank you, mr. speaker. i yield. the speaker pro tempore: for what purpose does gentlelady from virgin islands seek recognition? ms. plaskett: ask unanimous

consent to address the house for one minute. revise and extend my remarks. the speaker pro tempore: without objection, the gentlelady is recognized for one minute. ms. plaskett: thank you, mr. speaker. as we in washington argue over the budget, and the depletion of fema funds for rebuilding, children in the virgin islands are suffering from excessive heat and-n classrooms. that has affected the academic calendar year of students in the territory. excessive heat has literally contributed to substantial interruption of the learning at a critical part of this school year. students have been so deeply affected by these issues that they have taken to the streets on the island of st. croix to protest the current administration's what they believe lack of maintenance of the school. our students have embraced the spirit of protest that runs so strongly in the heritage of virgin islanders as a means of

challenging the establishment. a week ago st. croix teachers led by a local arm of the a.f.t. executed a job action and stage add strike to call attention to a myriad of issues that continue to plague the schools in the territory. lack of a.c. units. fans amid a heat wave. electrical upgrade. limited supplies, etc. the students themselves joined the teachers and -- the speaker pro tempore: the gentlelady's time has expired. ms. plaskett: we need to pressure fema. we need to work collaboratively together to get these schools in the order they need. the speaker pro tempore: the gentlelady's time has expired. ms. plaskett: for the children. we must come together, virgin islandsers, for the children. the speaker pro tempore: the gentlelady's time has expired. for what purpose does the gentleman from south carolina seek recognition? mr. wilson: unanimous consent to address the house for one minute. revise and extend my remarks. the speaker pro tempore: without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. mr. wilson: thank you, mr. speaker.

eight months ago into the newly elected house republican majority, led by our speaker, kevin mccarthy, is delivering on the commitment to america. on behalf of american families we are fighting to tackle inflation and lower the cost of living, defend national security, making america energy independent, securing the southern border, preserving constitutional freedoms, and promoting fiscal responsibility. and much more. highlights of the accomplishments so far include defunding the biden army of 87,000 i.r.s. agents. eliminating the military vaccine mandate. establishing the bipartisan committee to strengthen america against the threats of the chinese communist party. passing the secure border act to address the chaos at the borders. passing the largest deficit reduction package in american history. passing the parents' bill of rights bill. passing the lower energy costs act. in conclusion, god bless our

troops who successfully protected america for 20 years as the global war on terrorism continues moving from the afghanistan safe haven to america with biden open borders. the speaker pro tempore: for what purpose does the gentleman from illinois seek recognition? >> unanimous consent to address the house for one minute. the speaker pro tempore: without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. >> mr. speaker, there was a time in washington less than a year ago when if the speaker of the house of representatives gave you their word it meant something. mr. casten: that's no longer true. earlier this year speaker mccarthy stood in the oval office with the president of the united states and negotiated a deal to raise the debt limit and fund the government. today instead of keeping his end of the deal, speaker mccarthy is refusing to even allow bills come to the floor that would honor that promise and avert a government shutdown. his failures mean that 1.3 million active duty troops will have to continue to work but not be paid for their service.

his failures mean that seven million women and children will not receive the nutrition assistance they depend on. his failures means that every one of you can expect flight disruptions, less border security, fewer food and rail safety inspections. there is an old saying, mr. speaker, fool me once, shame on you. fool me twice, shame on me. shame on speaker mccarthy ing the american people to suffer all this foolishness. i yield back. the speaker pro tempore: for what purpose does the gentleman from texas seek recognition? >> unanimous consent to address the house for one minute. revise and extend my remarks. the speaker pro tempore: without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. >> thank you, mr. speaker. i rise today to congratulate one constable christopher baits senior of jefferson county precinct 2 for being named the 2023 united states constable of the year by the national

constables and marshals association. mr. weber: the constable is a mainstay in the jefferson county community. a leader in his precinct and in his church. he is truly an amazing example of the best from texas 14. i could not be prouder representing constable bates as he not only represents galvesto, but the entire united states. with his accomplishment behind him, i'm very excited to see what constable bates' future will hold for him and our community. please join me in recognizing the extraordinary service of constable christopher bates sr., constable, we are extremely proud of you. mr. speaker, i yield back. the speaker pro tempore: pursuant to clause 12-a of rule 1, the chair declares the house in recess subject tannouncer: wl

continues. host: representative john larson serves as the first district of connecticut. he's the ranking member on social security here to join me to talk about the events of this

week when it comes to a shutdown. thank you for your time. guest: good to be with you. host: -- how are house democrats preparing to keep a shutdown from happening? guest: when you listen to mitch mcconnell and even when you listen to speaker mccarthy they get it and understand that government needs to function and we've got to take this stress off of the backs of the american people and do a job we are elected to do and govern and take up the appropriations bills and pass them and move on. but as you point out, the senate will deliver a clean -- and by that for the viewers it means that one that is not filled with all what we would say poison pills that prevent people from voting on it. i think that is the right approach.