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On the recordFebruary 5, 2015
In the two packages. I know that it is usually the practice in both bodies, or in both parties, not to have open to amendment. Is that your expectation, that neither of the packages will be open to an amendment? I yield to my friend. Mr. McCARTHY. I thank the gentleman for asking. You asked a question similar to this last week. It is always my intention to yield to the Rules Committee their jurisdiction to decide on the format of the bill coming to the floor and the number of amendments, whether it has a structured rule or an open rule. That is their job, and as soon as they make that decision, I will notify all.
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Steny Hoyer
Democratic · Maryland
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Feb 5, 2015

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