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Jerry Lewis: Yes, Mr. Chairman. I must say that I think you know me well; that my colleagues do as well. I feel very strongly about…

On the recordMarch 16, 2006
Yes, Mr. Chairman. I must say that I think you know me well; that my colleagues do as well. I feel very strongly about the rules of the House and I feel very strongly about the way we operate with each other. I must say I have regretted from time to time all the lessons learned when the former majority ran the House. But because of that experience, I must propound my point of order. So, Mr. Chairman, I make a point of order against the amendment because it proposes to change existing law and constitutes legislation on an appropriations bill and therefore violates clause 2 of rule XXI. The rule states in pertinent part: ``An amendment to a general appropriations bill shall not be in order if it changes existing law.'' This proposal directly changes existing law. The Acting CHAIRMAN. Does any Member wish to be recognized on the gentleman's point of order?
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