Peter Barca said "I rise in strong opposition to this rule. Too often, the House has a closed rule, allowing for no amendments, even in situations when legislation has not been considered before the House. With an issue of this significance it is particularly egregious. It is clear that there are significant concerns in this bill that must be addressed and with this rule those concerns cannot be considered. In fact, the Chairman has circulated a letter to Members of the House from the conference committee supporting a reporting change that needs to be made in this legislation. While I support this reporting change by the conference committee, this should have been done by amendment on the House floor. Additionally, other concerns should be equally considered by the Members on the floor. Therefore, it is important that we vote down this rule." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordMay 5, 1994

I rise in strong opposition to this rule. Too often, the House has a closed rule, allowing for no amendments, even in situations when legislation has not been considered before the House. With an issue of this significance it is particularly egregious. It is clear that there are significant concerns in this bill that must be addressed and with this rule those concerns cannot be considered. In fact, the Chairman has circulated a letter to Members of the House from the conference committee supporting a reporting change that needs to be made in this legislation. While I support this reporting change by the conference committee, this should have been done by amendment on the House floor. Additionally, other concerns should be equally considered by the Members on the floor. Therefore, it is important that we vote down this rule.

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Peter Barca

Democratic · Wisconsin

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Editor's note · Context

Opposing a closed rule for legislation in the House.

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