ms. tsongas: i yield back. the chair: the question is on the amendment offered by the gentlelady from massachusetts. those in favor say aye. those opposed, no. in the opinion of the chair, the noes have it. the gentlelady from massachusetts. ms. tsongas: i request the yeas and nays. the chair: does the gentlelady ask for a recorded vote? ms. tsongas: i ask for a recorded vote, yes, please. the chair: pursuant to clause 6 of rule 18, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentlelady from massachusetts will be postponed. pursuant to clause 6 of rule 18, proceedings will now resume on the amendments -- the amendment printed in house report 113-385 on which further proceedings were postponed. amendment number 3 by ms. songas of massachusetts. the unfinished business is the request for a recorded vote on business unfinished is the request for a vorded vote on amendment number 3. the clerk will redesignate the amendment. the clerk: amendment number 3 printed in house report 113-385 offered by ms. tsongas

ms. tsongas. the chair: the gentlewoman is recognized for such time as she may consume. ms. tsongas: i rise in opposition to h.r. 3189 because it could have severe unintended consequences for the third district of massachusetts which i represent. a hearing on the bill was held in a most untimely manner, during the government shutdown, thus preventing the forest service, fish and wildlife service, national park various or any other administration official from answering questions on this legislation. given the harsh statements about these very important agencies coming if the other side of the aisle, it seems only fair to have given them a chance to address these charges. according to views of the legislation submitted by the department of interior after the fact this bill, quote, could significantly impact the department's ability to manage water related resources within public lands, unquote. they also go on to say, quote, the legislation is overly broad and could have numerous unintended consequence this is a would affect existing law and voluntary agreements. my constituen