The Chair is ready to rule. The gentleman from Illinois offers an amendment which seeks to add a different class to that of the committee amendment. namely. to fugitives or refugees for political reasons. The amendment under consideration excepts only those from the computation who seek admission to. this country to avoid religious persecution. This is adding a new class apart and distinct to that In the amendment under consideration and accordingly is out of order. The Chair. will say that lie will recognize the gentleman to offer his amendment as a new subdivision. The point of order made by the gentlemain from Washington is sustained.
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