Chris Van Hollen: “I am looking at the standing rules of the House, particularly standing rule XXII, clause 4, which reads: When the stage…”

“I am looking at the standing rules of the House, particularly standing rule XXII, clause 4, which reads: When the stage of disagreement has been reached on a bill or resolution with House or Senate amendments, a motion to dispose of any amendment shall be privileged. My question, Mr. Speaker, is: Haven't we now reached that state of disagreement as defined by rule XXII, clause 4? The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman is correct, but under section 2 of House Resolution 368, the motion may be offered only by the majority leader or his designee.”