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On the recordOctober 26, 2015
A few minutes ago, in reference to a question raised by the gentleman from Texas, you indicated that the amendments would be in order if the motion for the previous question failed. My question is: Are motions to amend in order before the motion for the previous question comes to the floor? The SPEAKER pro tempore. The previous question has preferential standing.
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Mick Mulvaney
Republican · South Carolina

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