On the recordOctober 26, 2015
The rule is very explicit. The rule does not say that we may not take--the rule says that we must proceed immediately. I recognize the fact that on occasion 1-minute speeches are not considered business of the House, that receiving messages from the Senate are not considered business of the House, and, on occasion, a Journal is not considered business of the House even though, from time to time, we do vote on it. The rule does not say that we cannot do other business. The rule says we can't do anything, that we must proceed immediately after the Pledge of Allegiance, and that if the motion is brought at any other time it is untimely. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Does any other Member wish to be heard on this point of order? If not, the Chair will rule. The rule does not say that the motion to discharge must be--it just says that it can be--brought up immediately. Today's proceedings are consistent with previous occasions where the Chair has entertained 1-minute speeches on discharge days, and those speeches proceeded by unanimous consent. On those grounds, the point of order is overruled. Parliamentary Inquiries
