tipton's bill reminds me of tolstoy's observation when he said, i sit on a man's back, check choking him and making him carry me, all the while i assure him and anyone who will listen that i'm sympathetic for his plight and willing to do everything i can to help. except by getting off his back. i yield back. the chair: the gentleman from california yields back. any other member wish to speak to the amendment? the question is on the amendment offered by the gentlelady from california. so many as are in favor say aye. those opposed, no. in the opinion of the chair, the noes have it. the noes have it. the amendment is not agreed to. the gentlelady from california. mrs. napolitano: i'd like a recorded vote. the chair: pursuant to clause 6 of rule 18, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentlelady from california will be postponed. are there further amendments? for what purpose does the gentlelady from -- gentleman from colorado seek recognition? >> i have an amendment at the desk. the chair: the clerk will designate the amendment. the clerk: amendment number 2 printed in