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Steve Scalise is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Louisiana's 1st congressional district since 2008. A member of the Republican Party, Scalise has held significant leadership roles, including serving as the House Majority Whip. Throughout his tenure, he has focused on issues such as tax reform, healthcare, and energy policy, advocating for conservative principles in Congress.
I would remind the gentleman that when we did bring that piece of legislation last year, the Born-Alive Protection Act, it did pass the House, 241-183, in a bipartisan way, with six Democrats voting with us to pass that bill to the Senate…
I thank the gentleman, and I think we are all going to be encouraging those members of the conference committee to continue the work that they are doing. That headway seems to be going in the right direction. Hopefully, we come up with a…
I understand the guidelines the Chair decided, Mr. Speaker, but seeing no objection from either side of the House, would that constitute clearance and allow the Chair to entertain my motion under the rules of the House? The SPEAKER pro…
Again, seeing no objection on either side of the aisle, Mr. Speaker, can the Chair advise what is required pursuant to section 956 of the House rules to allow my motion to be considered? The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair will have to be…
So, Mr. Speaker, is there any guidance under section 956 of the House rules to have that motion be in order? The SPEAKER pro tempore. Again, the Chair has not been made aware of the requisite clearance.
I ask the Chair to rule on the motion of unanimous consent. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman was not recognized for his unanimous consent request. Under the guidelines, the request cannot be entertained.
Can the ruling of the Chair be challenged? The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman has sought unanimous consent. The Chair has not ruled.
So, Mr. Speaker, is there a motion that can be made under the rules that have been cited to allow for the immediate consideration of H.R. 962? The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair does not issue advisory opinions.
If this unanimous consent request can't be entertained, I would urge the Speaker and the majority leader to schedule the born-alive bill immediately so we can stand up and protect the sanctity of human life, and I would ask all others to…
A parliamentary inquiry, Mr. Speaker. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman will state his parliamentary inquiry.
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