Republicans moved to close debate on the Democrats' budget. The Democrats' budget failed to pass, with 19 in favor and 20 opposed. Republicans applauded the outcome.

"It's a failure!" Rep. Frank cried.

"Mr. Frank, all too often but yet again, you are out of order," Speaker Hastert said.

Rep. Ralph Regula was the first to speak on behalf on the Republican budget.

"Today I'm proud to be a Republican and an American," said Rep. Regula. "Throughout my time in office, I've fought for seniors...so they can enjoy their golden years."

Rep. Regula listed many programs funded by the Republican budget and praised its reduction of the deficit.

"Is the gentleman from Ohio aware that his hair looks especially good today?" fawned Speaker Hastert, in what is being called a return to gentility.

Rep. Hoyer decried the proposal's cuts to services. "It is completely insensitive," he said, enumerating groups hurt by the cuts.

Rep. Goodlatte spoke in support of reducing the deficit "not by raising taxes, but by being good stewards of taxpayers' money." He praised the belt-tightening of the Republican budget, particularly regarding agriculture policy.

"It makes me sick how Democrats want to open up the country to terrorists and welcome them in," Rep. Wolf said, in support of strong defense spending and the Republican budget. "America will be safe from rape in the prisons."

Rep. Kaptur expressed her surprise that the Republican budget had so little to offer a conservative Democrat. "I came here ready to join hands across the aisle," she said, but was leaving disappointed.

Debate was closed by a standing vote.

Much consternation broke out when the vote came down to Rep. Hunter and Speaker Hastert, with votes at 19 in favor, 19 opposed, and one abstaining. Representatives converged around Rep. Hunter in a last-minute attempt to persuade him.

Speaker Hastert voted in favor of the Republican budget, and the voting closed without a vote from Rep. Hunter.

The final vote on passing the Republican budget was concluded with 20 in favor, 19 opposed, and two abstaining (Reps. Hunter and Johnson).

Rep. Pryce proposed a resolution praising the conduct of the entire House, clerk, and press for their conduct throughout. It passed unanimously. She also proposed a censure of Rep. Frank for physically assaulting her during heated deliberations about Rep. Hunter's vote and said that if it did not pass, she would call security.

"We cut the security guards," Rep. Bonner commented.

The administration accepted the budget proposed by House Republicans.

Sec. Mike Leavitt remarked that obesity was a problem and he was concerned about the Democrat's eating habits during the debate.

Rep. Frank commented that Speaker Hastert himself was "Taftian." He was then censured by a voice vote.

And on that note, the House adjourned for pizza.