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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 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…

The amendment is very well intended, but I make a point of order. Mr. Chairman, the amendment proposes to amend portions of the bill not yet read. The amendment may not be considered en bloc under clause 2(f) of rule XXI because the…

I certainly understand the issue the gentleman is trying to get at. {time} 2245 I must oppose the amendment because I think there are some unintended consequences. As far as the way the amendment itself is written, in effect you are…