The House of Representatives voted on bipartisan legislation that forces the Department of Justice to release files related to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The vote comes after President Donald Trump abruptly urged Republicans in the chamber to support it.
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
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