Political Quotes

“Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent for the Legislative Activities Report of the Committee of Rules and Administration during the 115th Congress be printed into the Congressional Record. There being no objection, the material was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: REVIEW OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITY DURING THE 115TH CONGRESS Jurisdiction of the Committee on Rules and Administration The jurisdiction of the Committee on Rules and Administration is set forth in paragraph l(n)(l) of rule XXV of the Standing Rules of the Senate. The following are excerpts from that paragraph. RULE XXV STANDING COMMITTEES 1. The following standing committees shall be appointed at the commencement of each Congress, and shall continue and have the power to act until their successors are appointed, with leave to report by bill or otherwise on matters within their respective jurisdictions: * * * * * (n)(l) Committee on Rules and Administration, to which committee shall be referred all proposed legislation, messages, petitions, memorials, and other matters relating to the following subjects: 1. Administration of the Senate Office Buildings and the Senate wing of the Capitol, including the assignment of office space. 2. Congressional organization relative to rules and procedures, and Senate rules and regulations, including floor and gallery rules. 3. Corrupt practices. 4. Credentials and qualifications of Members of the Senate, contested elections, and acceptance of incompatible offices. 5.…”