Alan Simpson: “I reserve a point of order on the gentleman's amendment. The CHAIR. A point of order is reserved. Pursuant to House…”

I thank the gentlewoman for yielding. Mr. Chair, I rise in opposition to this amendment. When we reduce spending overall, we have to make decisions. We have to make priorities. One of the things that we have tried to protect to the extent…

I urge my colleagues to support this bill, and I yield back the balance of my time. The CHAIR. All time for general debate has expired. Pursuant to the rule, the bill shall be considered for amendment under the 5-minute rule. An amendment…

I thank the gentlewoman for yielding. Mr. Chair, I rise in opposition to this amendment much like the one previous amendment with the arts. I appreciate the gentleman's attempts to reduce Federal spending. When he says that this is a small…

I was recorded as ``no,'' but I intended to vote ``aye'' on rollcall No. 113. Amendment No. 5 Offered by Mrs. Torres of California The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished business is the demand for a recorded vote on the amendment offered by the…