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Karen Thurman: “Mr. Chairman, as I have listened, proponents of this legislation have claimed that this legislation grants the President…”

On the recordFebruary 2, 1995
Mr. Chairman, as I have listened, proponents of this legislation have claimed that this legislation grants the President line item authority that 43 of our Governors enjoy. The fact is, only 10 Governors have the kind of broad powers outlined in H.R. 2. My amendment to the Line Item Veto Act seeks to prevent the possible misuse of authority. The amendment will give the Members of this body the opportunity to carefully consider a President's proposed rescissions and then, supported by 50 Members, vote to remove individual rescissions from a disapproval resolution. As H.R. 2 is currently drafted, there is no mechanism in place for Members to strike individual rescissions from a disapproval resolution. The resolution is only subject to an up or down vote. It is important that my amendment be adopted.
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Karen Thurman
Democratic · Florida
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Discussing the Line Item Veto Act and the need for amendments during a legislative debate.

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