[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 22 (Wednesday, February 26, 1997)]
[House]
[Page H631]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                              THE JOURNAL

  The SPEAKER. The Chair has examined the Journal of the last day's 
proceedings and announces to the House his approval thereof.
  Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
  Mr. SHAYS. Mr. Speaker, pursuant to clause 1, rule I, I demand a vote 
on agreeing to the Speaker's approval of the Journal.
  The SPEAKER. The question is on the Chair's approval of the Journal.
  The question was taken; and the Speaker announced that the ayes 
appeared to have it.
  Mr. SHAYS. Mr. Speaker, I object to the vote on the ground that a 
quorum is not present and make the point of order that a quorum is not 
present.
  The SPEAKER. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 5 of rule I, 
further proceedings on this question will be postponed.
  The point of no quorum is considered withdrawn.

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