This bill is an example of what we do in virtually every bill with regard to rescissions. Nevertheless, The parliamentarian has confirmed that this type of amendment would violate the jurisdiction of the Budget committee. Senate Resolution 445, which was adopted in 2004 and reorganized certain Senate committees, is clear that, quote, the Committee on the Budget shall have exclusive jurisdiction over members affecting the … (04:17–04:27)
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Asserts that the parliamentarian confirmed the amendment violates the Budget Committee's jurisdiction.
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