[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 117 (Friday, August 2, 1996)]
[House]
[Page H9897]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




AUTHORIZING THE SPEAKER AND MINORITY LEADER TO ACCEPT RESIGNATIONS AND 
             MAKE APPOINTMENTS, NOTWITHSTANDING ADJOURNMENT

  Mr. ARMEY. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that notwithstanding 
any adjournment of the House until Wednesday, September 4, 1996 the 
Speaker and the minority leader be authorized to accept resignations 
and to make appointments authorized by law or by the House.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the 
gentleman from Texas?
  There was no objection.

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