CSPAN Politics Public Policy Today November 18, 2011
the speaker pro tempore: on this vote the yeas are 239. and the nays are 167. the resolution is adopted. without objection, the motion to reconsider is laid upon the table. for what purpose does the gentleman from illinois -- the gentlelady from illinois seek recognition? mrs. biggert: madam speaker, i ask permission to address the house. the speaker pro tempore: the gentlelady will suspend. the house will come to order. the gentlelady is recognized. mrs. biggert: thank you, madam speaker. on roll call number 857 i was unavoidably detained and had i been present -- the speaker pro...