Political Quotes

“Under the rules of this House, my amendment would be fine. In the House Resolution 92, to which the gentleman referred, which governs simply the debate that we're engaged in this evening, it waives the rule of the House. It waives the rule of the House, the people's House. So I just want to make it clear--I think I know how the Chairman will end up ruling--but that this is the Republicans' will that I cannot advance this amendment and not because of the underlying rules of this House. The Acting CHAIR. Does any other Member wish to be heard? To be considered en bloc pursuant to clause 2(f) of rule XXI, an amendment must propose only to transfer appropriations among objects in the bill. Because the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Wisconsin proposes also another kind of change in the bill; namely, to reach back in the reading, it may not avail itself of clause 2(f) to address portions of the bill not yet read. The point of order is sustained. The Clerk will read. The Clerk read as follows: DIVISION B--FULL-YEAR CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011 The following sums are hereby appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, and out of applicable corporate or other revenues, receipts, and funds, for the several departments, agencies, corporations, and other organizational units of Government for fiscal year 2011, and for other purposes, namely: TITLE I--GENERAL PROVISIONS Sec. 1101.…”