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I reluctantly rise in opposition to the amendment. I very much understand where the gentlewoman is coming from with the tremendous needs that we have today in infrastructure, to have some of this money being diverted to other uses. I…

I make a point of order against the amendment because it proposes to change existing law and constitutes legislation in an appropriation bill and, therefore, violates clause 2 of rule XXI. The rule states in pertinent part: ``An amendment…

I reserve a point of order on the gentleman's amendment. The CHAIR. A point of order is reserved. The gentleman from Wisconsin is recognized for 5 minutes.

I object. The Acting CHAIR. Objection is heard. The Clerk will read. The Clerk continued to read. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Oregon is recognized for 5 minutes. {time} 2200 Mr. DeFAZIO. Mr. Chairman, these limitation amendments…