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Ken Calvert: “I make a point of order against the amendment because it proposes to change existing law and constitutes legislation in…”

On the recordJune 25, 2015
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 in a general appropriations bill shall not be in order if changing existing law.'' The amendment requires a determination. I ask for a ruling from the Chair. The Acting CHAIR. Does any other Member wish to be heard on the point of order?
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Ken Calvert
Republican · California
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govinfo.gov
Jun 25, 2015

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