The gentleman from Pennsylvania has suggested that in view of the fact a similar amendment was adopted in another body it should be permitted here. The Chair calls attention to the fact that the House of Representatives has a rule on germaneness which does not apply to a certain other body. The amendment offered by the gentleman from Pennsylvania includes a proviso which affects the naturalization laws by establishing a new basis for eligibility to citizenship. A bill proposing to amend the naturalization laws would be beyond the jurisdiction of the Committee on the Armed Services. Under the rule which has been adopted no immunity was granted to Members to offer amendments which are not germane. consequently. the Chair is constrained to sustain the point of order.
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