Tom Latham: “I make a point of order against the amendment because it proposes to change existing law and constitutes legislation in…”

First of all, I want to say thank you to Speaker Boehner and Mr. Hoyer for the kind words earlier and to also express my appreciation to my counterpart here, Mr. Pastor, who has been such a great partner through this whole process. It has…

I must rise in opposition to this amendment also. While I appreciate the gentleman's efforts to further reduce spending, this account is already $6 million below the enacted level from last year and over $30 million below the President's…

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 wish to speak on the point of order. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Iowa is recognized.