Rob Andrews: “a reckless cut like this obviously has a severe impact on the Department, and that is regrettable.”

I do, Mr. Speaker. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from New Jersey is recognized to speak to the point of order.

My understanding of the principle of germaneness is that the underlying subject matter of the bill has to be the subject matter of the motion to recommit. We have heard repeatedly from the offerers of this bill that they believe it is…

Provocation is not the goal of these questions; a sober analysis is.

On that I demand the yeas and nays. The yeas and nays were ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to clause 9 of rule XX, the Chair will reduce to 5 minutes the minimum time for any electronic vote on the question of passage. This is a…