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Richard B. Nugent: Like I said before, I don't disagree with a lot of what my friend from Massachusetts said. As we voted last time, we are…

On the recordMay 21, 2014
Like I said before, I don't disagree with a lot of what my friend from Massachusetts said. As we voted last time, we are not going to have the opportunity to do that this time. But I urge Members to vote ``yes'' on the question of consideration of this resolution, and I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. All time for debate has expired. The question is, Will the House now consider the resolution? The question of consideration was decided in the affirmative. A motion to reconsider was laid on the table. Point of Order Mr. McGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I make a point of order against the consideration of the rule, House Resolution 590. Clause 9(c) of rule XXI of the rules of the House specifically states that the Rules Committee may not waive the earmark disclosure rule prescribed by paragraphs (a) or (b) of clause 9 of rule XXI. House Resolution 590 waives all points of order against consideration of H.R. 3361. Therefore, I make a point of order pursuant to clause 9(c) of rule XXI that this rule may not be considered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Massachusetts makes a point of order that the resolution violates clause 9(c) of rule XXI. Under clause 9(c) of rule XXI, the gentleman from Massachusetts and a Member opposed each will control 10 minutes of debate on the question of consideration.…
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Richard B. Nugent
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May 21, 2014

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