democracy and human life. we've had a fair number of unanimous votes too. it seems like -- just like at the supreme court, they don't focus as much on that. mark: ok. fair enough. before -- if i could step forward -- mr. gensler: i'm honored. whatever. mark: before i ask the final question, let me take a moment to thank the organizers of today's events. headliners team co-leaders, dina, who is not with us today, and lori, who i introduced earlier. club membership director, kate, club events coordinator, cecile, and club executive director. i'd also like to say thank you to the kitchen staff and the wait staff. this was another delicious lunch. [applause] let me also take a moment to remind you of our upcoming

headliners events. on november 5 -- [captioning performed by the national captioning institute, which is responsible for its caption content and accuracy. visit ncicap.org] [captions copyright national cable satellite corp. 2023] >> we're leaving this here to honor our more than 40-year commitment to live gavel to gavel coverage of congress. the house coming back in now for more member speeches. and then later this afternoon --

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the speaker: the house will be in order. the prayer will be offered by chaplain kibben. chaplain kibben: would you pray with me? god, our savior, the hope of all the ends of the earth and of the farthest seas who formed the mountains by your power, who stilled the roaring of the seas and the roaring of their waves. we pray you would be merciful to us and lay your divine hand on these united states. on this day when extraordinary heat is overwhelming regions within the gulf south and desert southwest, we pray that you would, again, care for the land and water it. enrich these areas abundantly. in communities across the midwest and elsewhere where drought threatens farms and fields, livestock and

livelihoods, drench the earth's furrows and soften it with showers and bless its crops. the whole earth is filled with awe at your wonders. where morning dawns, where evenings fade, call forth with your grace. crown this season with your bounty. in hopes of your sure provision, we ask for your urgent prayers in your sovereign name. amen. the speaker: the chair has examined the journal of the last day's proceedings and announces to the house the approve 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. those 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 i make a point of order that a quorum is not pre present. the speaker: pursuant to clause 8 of rule 20, further proceedings on this question are postponed. now the pledge of allegiance will be led by the gentleman from south carolina, mr. wilson. mr. wilson: everyone, including our guests in the gallery, are invited to participate. 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 one-minute speeches on each side of the aisle. for what purpose does the gentleman from tennessee seek recognition? >> ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute and to revise and extend my remarks. the speaker pro tempore: without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. mr. rose: mr. speaker, each time

i meet with officials from the nashville international airport, which i have the honor of representing in congress, topics consistently include workforce shortages and recruitment issues. that is why i rise today in support of h.r. 3935, the securing growth and robust leadership in american aviation act. this legislation will streamline federal aviation administration operations, help grow the aviation workforce, invest in airport infrastructure, and improve the flying experience for millions of americans. it will improve the passenger experience by making key improvements to the air traffic control system. the aviation industry supports 11 million jobs. this bill aims to ensure it continues to grow and flourish for years to come. it supports programs that will attract more pilots, mechanics, and assembly workers, but it also helps ensure those folks

are supported and that f.a.a. rules and regulations aren't getting in the way of innovation, competition, or employee retention. thank you, mr. speaker, and i yield back. the speaker pro tempore: for what purpose does the gentleman from south carolina seek recognition? mr. wilson: madam speaker, i ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute and to revise and extend my remarks. the speaker pro tempore: without objection, the gentlewoman is recognized for one minute. mr. wilson: thank you, madam speaker. last friday, i was grateful the house passed the 63rd annual national defense authorization act, led by chairman mike rogers and speaker kevin mccarthy. this is legislation that advances national security with peace through strength, supporting service members, veterans, and their families. congress has the duty to support the armed forces of america as a primary function of the federal government, to provide for the common defense, which we cannot do for ourselves. it provides in it particular

bill promoting missions of the savannah river site for nuclear capability and deterrence, advancing the defense research projects at universities across the country, increase of service member pay by 5.2%, support national guard operations with border deployment. as a 31-year veteran and father of four sons that served overseas in the military, i'm committed to working for the security of our country, its service members and their families. 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 open biden borders. i yield back. the speaker pro tempore: for what purpose does the gentleman from georgia seek recognition? >> madam speaker, i wish to address the house for one minute and to revise and extend my remarks. the speaker pro tempore: without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. >> thank you, madam speaker. well, after a canceled 7:00 a.m.

flight, not getting stand-by on a 9:30 flight, i'm back in d.c. this afternoon to encourage support for the securing growth and robust leadership in american aviation act, otherwise known as h.r. 3935. this bill invests in critical airport infrastructure. it encourages innovation and it improves efficiency through restructuring the f.a.a. mr. collins: also want to encourage my colleagues to support my h.r. 1818 amendment, which expands the qualified tuition program, otherwise known as the 529 plan, to include aviation mechanic and commercial pilot courses. this is a long-term solutions for the aviation industry. it has 137 co-sponsors and tons of aviation industry and labor group support. thank you, madam speaker, i yield back. the speaker pro tempore: thank you. for what purpose does the

gentleman from california seek recognition? >> seek unanimous consent to address the house for one minute and to revise and extend my remarks. the speaker pro tempore: without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. mr. la national if a: this year marks the 78th anniversary of the state of israel and re-creation after world war ii when many of the countries around the world got -- mr. lamalfa: this year marks the 78th anniversary of the state of israel and re-creation after world war ii when many countries around the world got their independence. on the day it was -- israel was officially declared independence back in 1948, of course, the day after they were attacked immediately by five surrounded arab countries. so we see israel's existence is not an easy one. it's one that requires our

alliance as they are a loyal, loyal friend to this country as we are to them. so it's only fitting that this week we'll have the president of israel, we welcome president isaac herzog, who my understanding is actually the first native born israeli since the creation of the state. so welcome this week to address here in the house president isaac herzog. i yield back. the speaker pro tempore: thank you. pursuant to clause 12-a of rule 1, the chair declares the house in recess subject to the call of the chair.