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On the recordDecember 14, 2023
That is why we tried to do it before the motion was made. I am questioning how can a Member exercise his rights under the rules to raise objections when the rule clearly says it must be done before the commencement of debate. Now we are told that once a measure has been called up and the motion has been made, we can't make the inquiries or challenge the properness of the conference report. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Alabama has made a motion to suspend the rules. The effect of such motion is that all points of order are waived.
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Howard Griffith
Republican · Virginia
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Dec 14, 2023

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