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. For the reasons stated by the Chair in the previous rulings, the amendment may not avail itself of clause 2(f) of rule XXI 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 $10,000,000)''. Page 16, line 24, after the dollar amount, insert ``(increased by $10,000,000)''. Page 17, line 10, after the dollar amount, insert ``(increased by $10,000,000)''”