6. (Deleted by S. Res. 4, 95-1, Feb. 4, 1977.) [16.6] 7. When a point of order is made against any restriction [16.7] on the expenditure of funds appropriated in a general appropriation bill on the ground that the restriction violates this rule, the rule shall be construed strictly and, in case of doubt, in favor of the point of order. 8.2 Every report on general appropriation bills filed by [16.8] the Committee on Appropriations shall identify with particularity each recommended amendment which proposes an item of appropriation which is not made to carry out the provi. sions of an existing law, a treaty stipulation, or an act or resolution previously passed by the Senate during that session. RULE XVII AMENDMENT MAY BE LAID ON THE TABLE WITHOUT PREJUDICE TO THE BILL When an amendment proposed to any pending measure is laid on the table, it shall not carry with it, or prejudice, such measure. RULE XVIII AMENDMENTS-DIVISION OF A QUESTION If the question in debate contains several propositions, any Senator may have the same divided, except a motion to strike out and insert, which shall not be divided; but the rejection of a motion to strike out and insert one proposition shall not prevent a motion to strike out and insert a different proposition; nor shall it prevent a motion simply to strike out; nor shall the rejection of a motion to strike out prevent a motion to strike out and insert. But pending a motion to strike out and insert, the part to be stricken out and the part 1 As amended, S. Jour. 299, 79-2, June 10, 1946. As amended, S. Jour. 905, 91-2, Sept. 25, 1970. [17] [18] [19] to be inserted shall each be regarded for the purpose of amendment as a question; and motions to amend the part to be stricken out shall have precedence. [Jefferson's Manual, Secs. XXXV, XXXVI. RULE XIX [19.1] [19.2] [19.3] [19.4] DEBATE 1. When a Senator desires to speak, he shall rise and address the Presiding Officer, and shall not proceed until he is recognized, and the Presiding Officer shall recognize the Senator who shall first address him. No Senator shall interrupt another Senator in debate without his consent, and to obtain such consent he shall first address the Presiding Officer, and no Senator shall speak more than twice upon any one question, in debate on the same day without leave of the Senate, which shall be determined without debate. [Jefferson's Manual, Secs. XVII, XXXIX. 2.1 No Senator in debate shall, directly or indirectly, by any form of words impute to another Senator or to other Senators any conduct or motive unworthy or unbecoming a Senator. 3.1 No Senator in debate shall refer offensively to any State of the Union. [Jefferson's Manual, Sec. XVII. 4.2 If any Senator, in speaking or otherwise, in the opinion of the Presiding Officer transgress the rules of the Senate the Presiding Officer shall, either on his own motion or at the request of any other Senator, call him to order; and when a Senator shall be called to order he shall take his seat, and 1 As amended, S. Jour. 301, 57-1, Apr. 8, 1902. may not proceed without leave of the Senate, which, if granted, shall be upon motion that he be allowed to proceed in order, which motion shall be determined without debate. Any Senator directed by the Presiding Officer to take his seat, and any Senator requesting the Presiding Officer to require a Senator to take his seat, may appeal from the ruling of the Chair, which appeal shall be open to debate. [Jefferson's Manual, Sec. XVIII. 5. If a Senator be called to order for words spoken in de- [19.5] bate, upon the demand of the Senator or of any other Senator, the exceptionable words shall be taken down in writing, and read at the table for the information of the Senate. [Jefferson's Manual, Sec. XVII. 6.1 Whenever confusion arises in the Chamber or the gal- [19.6] leries, or demonstrations of approval or disapproval are indulged in by the occupants of the galleries, it shall be the duty of the Chair to enforce order on his own initiative and without any point of order being made by a Senator. 7.2 No Senator shall introduce to or bring to the attention [19.7] of the Senate during its sessions any occupant in the galleries of the Senate. No motion to suspend this rule shall be in order, nor may the Presiding Officer entertain any request to suspend it by unanimous consent. 8.3 Former Presidents of the United States shall be [19.8] entitled to address the Senate upon appropriate notice to the Presiding Officer who shall thereupon make the necessary arrangements. 1 As amended, S. Jour. 71, 63-2, Jan. 14, 1914. 'As amended, S. Jour. 526–527, 85-1, Aug. 26, 1957. 'As amended, S. Jour. 527, 88-1, Oct. 1, 1963. [20] RULE XX QUESTIONS OF ORDER [20.1] 1. A question of order may be raised at any stage of the [20.2] [21] proceedings, except when the Senate is dividing, and, unless submitted to the Senate, shall be decided by the Presiding Officer without debate, subject to an appeal to the Senate. When an appeal is taken, any subsequent question of order which may arise before the decision of such appeal shall be decided by the Presiding Officer without debate; and every appeal therefrom shall be decided at once, and without debate; and any appeal may be laid on the table without prejudice to the pending proposition, and thereupon shall be held as affirming the decision of the Presiding Officer. [Jefferson's Manual, Sec. XXXIII. 2. The Presiding Officer may submit any question of order for the decision of the Senate. [Jefferson's Manual, Sec. XXXIII. RULE XXI MOTIONS [21.1] [21.2] 1. All motions shall be reduced to writing, if desired by the Presiding Officer or by any Senator, and shall be read before the same shall be debated. [Jefferson's Manual, Sec. XX. 2. Any motion or resolution may be withdrawn or modified by the mover at any time before a decision, amendment, or ordering of the yeas and nays, except a motion to reconsider, which shall not be withdrawn without leave. [Jefferson's Manual, Sec. XX. RULE XXII PRECEDENCE OF MOTIONS [22] 1. When a question is pending, no motion shall be received [22.1] but To adjourn. To adjourn to a day certain, or that when the Senate adjourn it shall be to a day certain. To take a recess. To proceed to the consideration of executive business. To postpone indefinitely. To postpone to a day certain. To commit. To amend. Which several motions shall have precedence as they stand arranged; and the motions relating to adjournment, to take a recess, to proceed to the consideration of executive business, to lay on the table, shall be decided without debate. [Jefferson's Manual, Sec. XXXIII. 2. Notwithstanding the provisions of rule III or rule VI [22.2] or any other rule of the Senate,2 at any time a motion signed by sixteen Senators, to bring to a close the debate upon any measure, motion, other matter pending before the Senate, or the unfinished business, is presented to the Senate, the Presiding Officer shall at once state the motion to the Senate, and one hour after the Senate meets on the following calendar day but one, he shall lay the motion before the Senate and direct that the Secretary call the roll, and upon the ascertainment that a quorum is present, the Presiding Officer 1 As amended, S. Jour. 173, 81-1, Mar. 17, 1949. 'As amended, S. Jour. 37, 86-1, Jan. 12, 1959. |