I make a point of order against this 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 Acting CHAIR. A point of order is reserved. The gentleman from North Carolina is recognized for 5 minutes. Mr. McINTYRE. Madam Chairman, under the Water Resources Development…

I must oppose the amendment as authorizing on an appropriations bill. I share the gentleman's support for the Corps of Engineers' participation in beach replenishment projects that provide protection from coastal storms for individuals and…

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

I continue to reserve my point of order. The CHAIR. The point of order is reserved.

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 of outlays in the bill. I ask for a ruling from the Chair. The Acting CHAIR. Does any…

I will insist on my point of order but would first make a few comments. The gentleman's amendment prescribes a path forward for the back end of the nuclear energy fuel cycle by directing the Department of Energy to develop a specific type…

I continue to reserve my point of order. The Acting CHAIR. The point of order is reserved.

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

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 Georgia will be postponed. Amendment Offered by Mr. Welch

I insist on my point of order. The amendment proposes to amend portions of the bill not read. The amendment may not be considered en bloc under clause 2(f) of rule XXI because the amendment does not merely propose to transfer…

I rise to speak in support of the gentleman from Georgia's amendment. He is so articulate and so convincing, we are willing to accept his amendment.