An amendment to authorize veterans benefits to members of the Merchant Marines who served during WWII.

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Amendment Number
823
Description
An amendment to authorize veterans benefits to members of the Merchant Marines who served during WWII.
Purpose
Amendment sought to authorize veterans benefits to certain members of the Merchant Marines who served during World War II. \ A point of order was sustained against the amendment on the grounds that it was not germane to the bill and thus was in violation of clause 7 of rule XVI.
Congress
102
Type
HAMDT
Latest Action Date
Sep 9, 1992
Latest Action Text
Mr. Montgomery raised a point of order against the Evans amendment (A012). Mr. Montgomery stated that the provisions of the amendment were not germane to the bill and that the amendment was, therefore, in violation of the rules of the House. The Chair sustained the point of order.
Latest Action Time
14:31:18
Submitted Date
Sep 9, 1992
Chamber
House of Representatives
Update Date
Jun 7, 2021
Amendment 823 — Informed