[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 194 (Thursday, December 7, 1995)]
[House]
[Page H14205]
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 AUTHORIZING THE SPEAKER TO DECLARE A RECESS ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 
  1995, FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECEIVING IN JOINT MEETING HIS EXCELLENCY, 
             SHIMON PERES, ACTING PRIME MINISTER OF ISRAEL

  Mr. ARMEY. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that it may be in 
order at any time on Tuesday, December 12, 1995, for the Speaker to 
declare a recess subject to the call of the Chair for the purpose of 
receiving in joint meeting His Excellency Shimon Peres, Prime Minister 
of Israel.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the 
gentleman from Texas?
  There was no objection.
  Mr. ARMEY. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that it be the 
consent of the House that the Dallas Cowboys be recognized as America's 
favorite football team.
  Mr. UPTON. Mr. Speaker, I object.

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