I reserve a point of order against the amendment. The CHAIR. A point of order is reserved. The gentlewoman from Wisconsin is recognized for 5 minutes in support of her amendment.

I must insist on the point of order. I raise a point of order against the amendment because it violates clause 10 of rule XXI, known as the CutGo rule. The amendment proposed increased mandatory spending without an equal or great reduction…

I reserve a point of order against the amendment. The CHAIR. A point of order is reserved. The gentleman from Colorado is recognized for 5 minutes.

The minority leader was on the floor a couple of minutes ago--and I know the weather is urgent, I didn't want to prolong this drama--but it seemed to me to make the argument that this doesn't do anything as it relates to economic growth is…

I reserve a point of order against the amendment. The CHAIR. A point of order is reserved. The gentlewoman is recognized for 5 minutes.

I object. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Objection is heard. The Clerk will continue to read. {time} 1340 Mr. ROSKAM (during the reading). Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to dispense with the reading. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there…

I wholeheartedly agree and ask that it be passed. I yield back the balance of my time. The CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. Peters). The question was taken; and the Chair announced that…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Tester). Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

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