Political Quotes

“I submit an exchange of letters between Chairman of the Committee on House Administration, Candice Miller, and myself regarding the Committee on House Administration's jurisdictional interests in this resolution as well as Chairman Miller's desire to waive House Administration's consideration of H. Res. 676. These letters were also included in House Report 113- 561, which was filed on July 28, 2014. July 24, 2014. Hon. Pete Sessions; Chairman, The Committee on Rules, Washington, DC. Dear Chairman Sessions: On July 24, 2014, the Committee on Rules ordered reported H. Res. 676, a resolution providing for authority to initiate litigation for actions by the President or other executive branch officials inconsistent with their duties under the Constitution of the United States. As you know, the Committee on House Administration was granted an additional referral upon the bill's introduction pursuant to the Committee's jurisdiction under rule X of the Rules of the House of Representatives over the allowance and expenses of administrative officers of the House. Because of your willingness to consult with my committee regarding this matter, I will waive consideration of the bill by the Committee on House Administration. By agreeing to waive its consideration of the bill, the Committee on House Administration does not waive its jurisdiction over H. Res. 676.…”