Chuck Fleischmann: “Is that an appropriate role for the Office of Science?”

While I appreciate my colleague's interest in keeping the Federal spending in check, I would note that the 12 bills reported by the Appropriations Committee collectively adhere to the Fiscal Responsibility Act. How funds are allocated…

For the same reasons as the previous amendments, I respectfully urge a ``no'' vote. I yield back the balance of my time.

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 Pennsylvania will be postponed. Amendment No. 46 Offered by Mr. Perry The Acting CHAIR. It…

I claim the time in opposition to the gentleman's amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Tennessee is recognized for 5 minutes.