Political Quotes

“The amendment proposes to amend portions of the bill not yet read. The amendment may not be considered en bloc under clause 2(f) of rule XXI because of outlays in the bill. I ask for a ruling from the Chair. The CHAIR. Does any Member wish to be recognized on the point of order? If not, the Chair is prepared to rule. Similar to the last ruling, to be considered en bloc pursuant to clause 2(f) of rule XXI an amendment must not propose to increase the levels of budget authority or outlays in the bill. Because the amendment offered by the gentleman from Texas proposes a net increase in the level of outlays in the bill as argued by the chairman of the subcommittee, it may not avail itself of clause 2(f) to address portions of the bill not yet read. The point of order is sustained. {time} 1750 Amendment Offered by Mr. McCaul Mr. McCAUL. Mr. Chairman, I have an amendment at the desk. The CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: Page 3, line 9, after the dollar amount, insert ``(reduced by $10,000,000)''. Page 45, line 18, after the dollar amount, insert ``(increased by $10,000,000)''. Page 47, line 10, after the dollar amount, insert ``(increased by $10,000,000)''.”