McClintock earlier in the day said the amendment would ensure the government stops throwing money at various programs in an attempt to pick winners and losers, and also noted that many of these subsidies fund projects that private money does not see as viable.

Rep. Ed Markey Edward (Ed) John MarkeyDemocrats rip Trump for not condemning white supremacists, Proud Boys at debate Senate Democrats want to avoid Kavanaugh 2.0 Manchin opposes adding justices to the court MORE (D-Mass.) argued that Republicans were funding oil, coal and gas programs, but were looking to kill off funding for alternative energy programs. Markey has an amendment to move $100 million in funds from the former group to the latter group, which is expected to come up for a vote on Tuesday.

Members took up a handful of other amendments in roll call votes Monday evening, and accepted three Republican amendments while rejecting one Democratic proposal:

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John Tierney (D-Mass.), restore funding to the Army Corps of Engineers. Failed in 162-246 vote.

Sam Graves Samuel (Sam) Bruce GravesAirline CEOs, union leaders implore Congress and the administration to avoid Oct. 1 furloughs Missouri Rep. Sam Graves wins GOP primary OVERNIGHT ENERGY: House approves .5T green infrastructure plan | Rubio looks to defense bill to block offshore drilling, but some fear it creates a loophole | DC-area lawmakers push for analysis before federal agencies can be relocated MORE (R-Mo.), increase funding for levy repairs along the Missouri River. Accepted in 216-190 vote.

Steve Scalise (R-La.), increase funding for dredging the Mississippi by $6.8 million. Accepted in 241-168 vote.

Rob Woodall William (Rob) Robert WoodallHouse Democrats' campaign arm reserves .6M in ads in competitive districts Hispanic Caucus campaign arm endorses slate of non-Hispanic candidates Democrats go big on diversity with new House recruits MORE (R-Ga.), cut $5 million in spending for global warming planning at the Army Corps of Engineers. Accepted in 218-191 vote.

After voting, members continued consideration of amendments to the bill.