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01:00On this vote, the yeas are 217, the nays are 211.
01:19The previous question is ordered.
01:22The question is on the adoption of the resolution.
01:25Those in favor say aye.
01:27Those opposed say no.
01:28In the opinion of the chair, the ayes have it.
01:32Speaker.
01:33For what purpose does the gentleman from Massachusetts rise?
01:36I ask for a recorded vote.
01:38A recorded vote is requested.
01:41Those favoring a recorded vote will rise.
01:43A sufficient number having risen, a recorded vote is ordered.
01:48Pursuant to clause eight of rule 20, further proceedings on this question will be postponed.
02:01The House will be in order.
02:03The House will come to order.
02:08The House will come to order.
02:10The House will come to order.
02:14For what purpose does the gentleman seek recognition?
02:19To speak out of order for one minute, Mr. Speaker.
02:24Without objection, the gentleman is recognized.
02:26Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
02:28Today I rise to recognize a man whose dedication, steadiness, and wisdom have shaped not only my
02:35work in this chamber, but the work of this institution itself.
02:40I'm talking about my Chief of Staff, Brett Horton.
02:51There are few people who know Capitol Hill more adamantly than Brett.
02:55For 15 years…
02:56The gentleman will suspend.
02:57The House will be in order.
02:58The gentleman is recognized.
03:01For 15 years, he's been by my side.
03:04He began as my counsel in 2010 and worked his way through some of the most demanding, consequential
03:10roles in the House.
03:12Policy Director at the Republican Study Committee, Floor Director in the Majority Whip's Office,
03:19and for the last decade, my Chief of Staff in both the Whip's Office and the Leader's Office.
03:26To me, and to countless members of Congress and staff, Brett Horton has been far more than
03:33a colleague.
03:34He's been a trusted advisor.
03:37Steady in his approach, wise in his counsel, and deliberate in his words and actions.
03:44When the stakes were the highest, Brett's voice was the one you wanted in the room.
03:50His fingerprints are on every major Republican policy victory we've achieved in the past decade.
03:56But perhaps more importantly, he's been by my side through tough personal and professional challenges
04:04that extend far beyond legislating.
04:07In the aftermath of the Congressional baseball shooting, an event that shook my family, my staff,
04:14and this entire conference in Congress, Brett's leadership and friendship were unwavering.
04:21He helped carry us through one of the most difficult and unprecedented challenges we ever faced.
04:26Mr. Speaker, public service at this level demands trust, character, and unwavering duty for the institution that is this United States Congress.
04:40Brett Horton embodies all of these qualities.
04:43I'm profoundly grateful for his years of service to me personally, to this House, and to our country.
04:50As Brett begins his next chapter, I have no doubt he'll continue to serve with the same excellence that has defined his entire career.
04:59The United States House of Representatives is the stronger institution because of Brett Horton's distinguished service here.
05:08I wish Brett all the best in his future endeavors.
05:13And I tell you, thank you, Brett, for your personal friendship and for your service to this great United States of America and this great Congress.
05:21Thank you, Brett Horton.
05:38The gentleman yields back.
05:47Pursuant to Clause 8 of Rule 20 of the Unfinished Business is the vote on the adoption of House Resolution 879,
05:53on which a recorded vote is ordered.
05:54The clerk will report the title of the resolution.
05:57Calendar number 47, House Resolution 879.
06:00Resolution, providing for consideration of the joint resolution, Senate Joint Resolution 80,
06:05providing for congressional disapproval under Chapter 8 of Title 5 United States Code
06:10of the rules submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to
06:13National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska Integrated Activity Plan Record of Decision
06:18providing for consideration of the joint resolution, House Joint Resolution 130
06:23providing for congressional disapproval under Chapter 8 of Title 5 United States Code
06:28of the rules submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to
06:31Buffalo Field Office Record of Decision and approved Resource Management Plan
06:36amendment, providing for consideration of the joint resolution, House
