Political Quotes

“I make a point of order against the amendment because it proposes to change existing law and constitutes legislation in an appropriation bill and therefore violates clause 2 of rule XXI. The rule states, in pertinent part, an amendment to a general appropriation bill shall not be in order if changing existing law gives affirmative action in effect. I ask for a ruling from the Chair. The Acting CHAIR. Does any other Member wish to be heard on the point of order? If not, the Chair will rule. The Chair finds that this amendment includes language imparting direction. The amendment therefore constitutes legislation in violation of clause 2 of rule XXI. The point of order is sustained, and the amendment is not in order. The Clerk will read. The Clerk read as follows: TITLE VI EMERGENCY SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING FOR DISASTER RELIEF (including rescission and transfer of funds) Sec. 601. Effective on the date of the enactment of this Act, of the unobligated balances remaining available to the Department of Energy pursuant to section 129 of the Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2009 (division A of Public Law 110-329), $500,000,000 is rescinded and $1,000,000,000 is hereby transferred to and merged with ``Department of Homeland Security--Federal Emergency Management Agency--Disaster Relief'': Provided, That the amount transferred by this section is designated as an emergency pursuant to section 3(c)(1) of H. Res. 5 (112th Congress). TITLE VII SPENDING REDUCTION ACCOUNT Sec. 701.…”