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On the recordMay 18, 2016
I would like a ruling on the point of order. The CHAIR. The Chair is prepared to rule. The Chair finds this amendment includes language imparting direction; namely, by requiring the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit quarterly data to Congress. The amendment, therefore, constitutes legislation in violation of clause 2 of rule XXI. The point of order is sustained, and the amendment is not in order. Parliamentary Inquiry
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Charles Boustany
Republican · Louisiana
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May 18, 2016

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