Political Quotes

“By direction of the Committee on Rules, I call up House Resolution 708 and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows H. Res. 708 Resolved, That the requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII for a two-thirds vote to consider a report from the Committee on Rules on the same day it is presented to the House is waived with respect to any resolution reported through the legislative day of January 29, 2018. Sec. 2. It shall be in order at any time through the calendar day of January 28, 2018, for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules as though under clause 1 of rule XV. The Speaker or his designee shall consult with the Minority Leader or her designee on the designation of any matter for consideration pursuant to this section. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Texas is recognized for 1 hour.”