I demand a recorded vote. A recorded vote was ordered. The SPEAKER. This will be a 5-minute vote. The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--ayes 231, noes 187, not voting 14, as follows: [Roll No. 382] AYES--231 Adams…

Again, while the majority is claiming this to be an open rule, the very passage of the rule itself deems passed the Republican budget that ends Medicare. That will not be amendable in any way, shape, or form in the general debate. All that…

I yield myself the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Colorado is recognized for 2\1/4\ minutes.

I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, not only does this rule before the House drastically shortchange Homeland Security priorities, but this rule puts into force by deeming and passing the Republican budget resolution…

I will not yield. What could be more massive than an elimination of Medicare contained in a rule rather than approach a simple vote on appropriations with regard to Medicare, cutting Medicare, bills with regard to Medicare reform? This is…

I yield myself 30 seconds. Of course while the underlying merits of the Department of Homeland Security appropriations bill are critical, and if the rule passes they'll be debated under the underlying rule, eliminating Medicare as we know…

The Democrats have no problem with the open rule. What the Democrats have a problem with is the elimination of Medicare, which is deemed and passed in the language of the rule itself and cannot be amended after the passage of the rule. It…

A point of parliamentary inquiry. The SPEAKER. The gentleman may state his inquiry.

If this rule is passed, would an amendment be germane that would restore Medicare under the budget? The SPEAKER. The Chair does not respond to hypothetical questions.

I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, there has been a major development in the war on terror in the last few weeks with the successful defeat of Osama bin Laden, striking a major blow to al Qaeda. At a time like this, we…

Parliamentary inquiry, Madam Chair. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman will state his parliamentary inquiry.

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 Colorado will be postponed. Amendment No. 61 Offered by Mr. Conyers The Acting CHAIR. It is…