Bud Shuster: “I appreciate my colleague's passion on this issue. I would, again, say, having a system that is harmonized throughout…”

“I appreciate my colleague's passion on this issue. I would, again, say, having a system that is harmonized throughout the world is critical. ICAO has already said in their standard that they recommend that we don't carry them on passenger aircraft, so our industry in America has done that. Further, the companies that ship cargo--UPS, FedEx--are working, and I have seen what they have done to make sure that the crews of cargo planes are protected. Again, the private industry understands this, and they are moving forward to develop these systems that contain it or suppression systems. So, again, I believe that the best way forward is to, again, harmonize with the rest of the world and continue to ship billions of dollars of these batteries safely every year. Again, I urge my colleagues to not support this amendment. Mr. Chairman, I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Oregon (Mr. DeFazio). The question was taken; and the Acting Chair announced that the noes appeared to have it. Mr. DeFAZIO. Mr. Chairman, I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Oregon will be postponed. The Acting CHAIR. The Chair understands that amendment No. 44 will not be offered. Amendment No. 46 Offered by Mr. Cohen The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order to consider amendment No.…”