Sentence examples for open amendment from inspiring English sources

Mr. McConnell promised an "open amendment process" in which members of both parties could propose changes.

Democrats argued that blocking votes on those proposals is hypocritical because McConnell has said he favors an open amendment process.

Dodd and Senate Majority Leader Harry M. Reid (D-Nev). have vowed a fair and open amendment process.

"The minority is chafing at the fact that there hasn't been an open amendment process in a long time," he said.

Mr. Reid could try to bring the defense bill to the floor under an open amendment process, a move that Republicans presumably would not block but that would mean committing a large block of time to debate.

As part of their pledge to maintain regular order, McCarthy and Ryan (R-Wisc). have said they are committed to maintaining an open amendment process, allowing any member to introduce language once a bill hits the House floor.

plans to keep his promise of an open-amendment process on the Republican budget plan, which passed out of committee last week.

The bill will go through an open-amendment process that Bunning can't obstruct, but could take until the end of the week, meaning the measure could finally pass as late as the beginning of next week, according to a Democratic aide.

"Given that understanding, the issue can receive a full and open debate, amendments, and an amendment process with multiple opportunities to stop, alter, or kill the legislation".

The workers' contract became open to amendment four years ago.

It cautions that those conclusions may not be valid, and to always be open to amendment.