Timothy H. Bishop: “Only that in my view this is a very benign, very straightforward amendment. It does just two things. It offers the…”

“Only that in my view this is a very benign, very straightforward amendment. It does just two things. It offers the condolences of the Congress to the survivors of the tragedy and it reasserts our commitment to air travel safety. I understand the point of order. I guess I would respectfully request that the chairman acknowledge that this is a benign and straightforward amendment and not impose the point of order. The CHAIRMAN. The Chair is prepared to rule. The amendment proposes to express a legislative sentiment. As such, the amendment constitutes legislation in violation of clause 2 of rule XXI. The point of order is sustained, and the amendment is not in order. Sequential Votes Postponed in Committee of the Whole The CHAIRMAN. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, proceedings will now resume on those amendments on which further proceedings were postponed, in the following order: Amendment by Mr. Frank of Massachusetts. Amendment by Mr. Oberstar of Minnesota. Amendment by Mr. Rangel of New York. Amendment by Ms. Lee of California. The Chair will reduce to 5 minutes the time for any electronic vote after the first vote in this series. Amendment Offered by Mr. Frank of Massachusetts The CHAIRMAN. The pending business is the demand for a recorded vote on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Massachusetts (Mr. Frank) on which further proceedings were postponed and on which the noes prevailed by voice vote. The Clerk will redesignate the amendment.…”