I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Florida will be postponed. Amendment No. 37 offered by Mr. Hill of Arkansas The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order to consider amendment No. 37 printed in part B of House Report 116-109.
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