Anthony Weiner: “So the Chair is deciding, notwithstanding the fact that a Member is standing here to speak about the plan to end…”

“So the Chair is deciding, notwithstanding the fact that a Member is standing here to speak about the plan to end Medicare, not to mention Members are here seeking to be recognized, I believe of both parties, the Chair is choosing at this moment that this is the propitious moment to cut off debate, early in the evening when we have plenty of work to do and Members seek to speak and offer amendments? Is the Chair deciding arbitrarily, or was she given guidance to do this by the Republican leadership who don't want to hear any more critique of their plans to end Medicare? The Acting CHAIR. The Chair is exercising her discretion to resume proceedings on a postponed question at any time. Pursuant to clause 6----”