Political Quotes

“Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship's rules for the 116th Congress be printed in the Record. There being no objection, the material was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee Rules--116th Congress Quorums (a) (1) A majority of the Members of the Committee shall constitute a quorum for reporting any legislative measure or nomination. (2) One-third of the Members of the Committee shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of routine business, provided that one Minority Member is present. The term ``routine business'' includes, but is not limited to, the consideration of legislation pending before the Committee and any amendments thereto, and voting on such amendments, and steps in an investigation including, but not limited to, authorizing the issuance of a subpoena. (3) In hearings, whether in public or closed session, a quorum for the asking of testimony, including sworn testimony, shall consist of one Member of the Committee. (b) Proxies will be permitted in voting upon the business of the Committee. A Member who is unable to attend a business meeting may submit a proxy vote on any matter, in writing, or through oral or written personal instructions to a Member of the Committee or staff. Proxies shall in no case be counted for establishing a quorum.…”