Political Quotes

“Madam Chair, the law does not legislate. In fact, it prohibits legislation. All it does is tell the Department of Justice they can't spend any money on this lawsuit. I would accept the ruling of the Chair. The Acting CHAIR. Does any other Member wish to be heard on the point of order? If not, the Chair is prepared to rule. The Chair finds that this amendment requires new determinations of Federal officials. Specifically, the amendment would require discernment of what actions amount to continuation of litigation. By limiting funds for the ``continuation'' of a case, the amendment would occasion more than merely incidental decisions as to what tends to continue it. The amendment therefore constitutes legislation in violation of clause 2 of rule XXI. The point of order is sustained and the amendment is not in order. Announcement By the Acting Chair The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, proceedings will now resume on those amendments printed in the Congressional Record on which further proceedings were postponed, in the following order: Amendment No. 50 by Ms. McCollum of Minnesota. Amendment No. 232 by Mr. Nadler of New York. Amendment No. 214 by Mr. Kline of Minnesota. Amendment No. 11 by Mr. Pence of Indiana. Amendment No. 533 by Mr. Young of Alaska. Amendment No. 524 by Mr. Nadler of New York. Amendment No. 466 by Mr. Poe of Texas. Amendment No. 575 by Mr. Rehberg of Montana. Amendment No. 267 by Mr. King of Iowa. Amendment No. 268 by Mr. King of Iowa.…”