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Doris Matsui: I wish the gentleman would withdraw his point of order. The CHAIRMAN. The Chair is prepared to rule. The amendment…

On the recordJune 6, 2006
I wish the gentleman would withdraw his point of order. The CHAIRMAN. The Chair is prepared to rule. The amendment embodies a statement of policy, not by way of citation but instead by prescription. As such, it constitutes legislation in violation of clause 2(c) of rule XXI. The point of order is sustained, and the amendment is not in order. Amendment Offered by Mr. King of Iowa
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Doris Matsui
Democratic · California

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