Congress Budget for the United States Government for Fiscal Year 2009

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CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET FOR THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009 -- (Senate - March 13, 2008)

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AMENDMENT NO. 4242

The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. WEBB). There will now be 2 minutes of debate equally divided prior to a vote on amendment No. 4242, offered by the Senator from Texas, Mr. Cornyn.

The Senator from Texas.

Mr. CORNYN. Mr. President, this amendment creates a 60-vote point of order against any legislation that will increase income tax rates on taxpayers, including, of course, middle-class families and others.

If this looks familiar, it is because it is. Last year, we had a vote on this precise amendment. You will see that we had 63 Senators vote in support of this point of order against raising income tax rates, including our friends on the other side of the aisle whose names are indicated on this chart.

I understand from the distinguished chairman of the Budget Committee he may offer a procedural objection to this amendment, but we are prepared at the appropriate time to offer a motion to waive any objection.

I ask for support on this bipartisan legislation.

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