First of all, I do appreciate the fact that she recognizes the committee made some tough choices. In fact, our overall bill is really down close to the 2006 level. Obviously, in some quarters, that doesn't satisfy every Member of Congress…

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 Utah will be postponed.

If Dr. Broun is insistent, I must say that I want to thank him for his amendment and I am willing to accept it. I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Georgia…

I continue to reserve a point of order, and I move to strike the last word. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from New Jersey is recognized for 5 minutes.

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

I thank the gentleman. We're going to keep Yucca Mountain open, Mr. Chairman. I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Shimkus). The question was…

I strongly support, Mr. Chairman, the Shimkus- Inslee amendment. This administration's Yucca Mountain policy has been, at best, irresponsible with the taxpayers' time and treasure. Most Members in this room have voted many times in support…

I must insist on my point of order. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman will state his point of order.

I oppose the amendment, but certainly I recognize Dr. Heck's leadership on this issue, and I know of what he speaks and how proud he is of his State and how determined he is relative to the Yucca Mountain project. I just want you to know…

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

I want to salute my colleague from New Jersey (Mr. Holt) for not only his career in science but, obviously, his focus as a Member of Congress on science and science research and so many areas. In order to increase funding for science…

First of all, it has been a pleasure to work with you and to have the opportunity firsthand to see some of the remarkable things that have been occurring in your congressional district in Washington State in terms of cleanup and the…