Political Quotes

“By direction of the Committee on Rules, I call up House Resolution 852 and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 852 Resolved, That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 33) joint resolution relating to increasing the debt limit. All points of order against consideration of the joint resolution are waived. The joint resolution shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the joint resolution are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the joint resolution and on any amendment thereto to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Ways and Means or their respective designees; and (2) one motion to commit. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from New York is recognized for 1 hour.”