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 the amendment proposes to increase the level of outlays in the bill. I ask for a ruling from the Chair. The CHAIR. Does any Member wish to be heard on the point of order? If not, the Chair is prepared to rule. 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. 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 $50,000,000)''. Page 7, line 13, after the first dollar amount, insert ``(increased by $50,000,000)''. Page 7, line 21, after the dollar amount, insert ``(increased by $50,000,000)''. Mr. McCAUL (during the reading). Mr. Chairman, I ask to dispense with the reading. The CHAIR. Without objection, the amendment will be considered as having been read.”