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Point of Order December 10, 1912

Discrepancy with provisions of the ways and means resolutionJuly 14 and 15, 1975

Hon. James Jerome

Hon. James Jerome

Speaker of the House

Ruling Text

Based upon a number of precedents, there are two possible remedies; either to obtain another recommendation amending the preceding resolution or to delete the inconsistent provisions of the bill. In this case, there is no attempt to go beyond the provisions of the bill, rather it is more a matter of form and procedure. Consequently, the Chair does not feel the need to discharge the order for second reading and to withdraw the bill as suggested in the point of order.
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The Speaker denied a point of order, ruling that a formal discrepancy between a bill and its Ways and Means resolution did not require the bill to be withdrawn.

AI Analysis

Holding
"A discrepancy between a bill and its corresponding Ways and Means resolution that is a matter of form, rather than an attempt to go beyond the bill's provisions, does not necessitate discharging the order for second reading and withdrawing the bill."
Outcome
Denied
Tone
Neutral
Procedural Stage
Government Orders
Significance
Low High

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