glen thompson of pennsylvania. the speaker pro tempore: without objection. for what purpose does the gentleman from south carolina seek recognition? >> mr. speaker, i ask unanimous consent that the committee on judiciary be discharged from further consideration of h.r. 962, the born alive abortion survivors protection act. it's essential legislation that will protect the lives of children who survive the trauma of an abortion, children who deserve to be given the best medical care, a bill that should not be controversial. the speaker pro tempore: as recorded in section 956 of the house rules and manual, the chair is constrained not to entertain the requests unless it has been cleared by bipartisan floor and committee leadership. mr. norman: mr. speaker, this unanimous consent request cannot be entertained, i urge the speaker, the majority leader -- the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman is not recognized. the chair will now entertain requests for one-minute speeches. for what purpose does the gentleman from new jersey seek recognition? >> i ask unanimous con