Exceptions to rulings of the presiding officer are unnecessary. It is sufficient that a party, at the time the ruling of the presiding officer is sought, makes known the action which the party desires the presiding officer to take, or the party’s objection to an action taken, and the party’s grounds therefor.

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Terms Used In 38 CFR 18b.61

  • Presiding officer: A majority-party Senator who presides over the Senate and is charged with maintaining order and decorum, recognizing Members to speak, and interpreting the Senate's rules, practices and precedents.

[35 FR 10760, July 2, 1970, as amended at 51 FR 10386, Mar. 26, 1986]