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C. W. Bill Young: “I make the point of order, reluctantly, I might say, against the amendment because it provides an appropriation for an…”

On the recordJune 20, 2006
I make the point of order, reluctantly, I might say, against the amendment because it provides an appropriation for an unauthorized program and therefore violates clause 2 of rule XXI. Clause 2 of rule XXI states in pertinent part: ``An appropriation may not be in order as an amendment for an expenditure not previously authorized by law.'' Mr. Chairman, the amendment proposes to appropriate funds for an earmark that is not authorized. The amendment therefore violates clause 2 of rule XXI. I ask for the ruling of the Chair. The Acting CHAIRMAN. Do any Members wish to speak on the point of order?
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C. W. Bill Young
Republican · Florida
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