Joseph Moody: “There is certainly no rule or precedent that the chair is…”

“There is no authorization under house rules or precedent for the house to recede from a portion of its amendments. There is certainly no rule or precedent that the chair is aware of that authorizes the senate to amend house amendments to a senate bill. The long standing mechanism to resolve differences between the chambers rests squarely and solely with a conference committee. Mr. Speaker. Mr. Moody, for what purpose? Parliamentary inquiry. State your inquiry.” (01:18–01:27)

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