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Louie Gohmert: I appeal the ruling of the Chair, but given the hour, the fact that there aren't that many of us here on the floor at…

On the recordMay 18, 2016
I appeal the ruling of the Chair, but given the hour, the fact that there aren't that many of us here on the floor at this time, that it would require a quorum and would require under the rules an immediate vote, what I will do is withdraw my amendment at this time. I am assured that we will still be taking up limitation amendments in the morning, and I can offer it at that time without dragging all of our friends out of their places of repose at this time. The CHAIR. The amendment has been ruled out of order. The appeal is withdrawn.
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Louie Gohmert
Republican · Texas
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May 18, 2016

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