Pete Sessions: “As chair of the Committee on Rules, I want to take a moment to address the procedural status of the resolutions…”

“As chair of the Committee on Rules, I want to take a moment to address the procedural status of the resolutions discussed in this measure. It is my understanding that the resolutions contemplated by H.R. 4138 would not be privileged or otherwise subject to expedited procedures in the House. Because there would be no procedural ramifications for a measure failing to adhere to the statutory prescription, there should be no occasion for the Chair to rule on whether or not that measure meets the definition of a ``resolution'' as that term is used in H.R. 4138. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. Conyers). The question was taken; and the Acting Chair announced that the noes appeared to have it.”