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 Arizona will be postponed. The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order to consider amendment No. 4 printed in House Report 115-297. Amendment No. 5 Offered by Mr. Bacon The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order to consider amendment No. 5 printed in House Report 115-297.
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