Mr. Chair, the chair is at liberty to vote the way he wishes; however, there has been a convention, if I can use that word, that rather than stop debate, the chair usually rules to continue debate.
On May 6th, 2008. See this statement in context.
On May 6th, 2008. See this statement in context.
The Clerk of the Committee Mr. Richard Rumas
Mr. Chair, the chair is at liberty to vote the way he wishes; however, there has been a convention, if I can use that word, that rather than stop debate, the chair usually rules to continue debate.
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