[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 26 (Tuesday, March 4, 1997)]
[House]
[Page H715]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 AUTHORIZING THE SPEAKER TO ENTERTAIN MOTIONS TO SUSPEND THE RULES ON 
          WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5, 1997 AND THURSDAY, MARCH 6, 1997

  Mr. CANADY of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that on 
Wednesday, March 5, 1997, the Speaker be authorized to entertain 
motions to suspend the rules and agree to the following resolutions:
  House Concurrent Resolution 17, congratulating the people of 
Guatemala on the success of the recent negotiations to establish a 
peace process for Guatemala; House Concurrent Resolution 18, 
congratulating the people of the Republic of Nicaragua on the success 
of their democratic elections; and Senate Concurrent Resolution 4, 
commending and thanking the Honorable Warren Christopher for his 
exemplary service as Secretary of State.
  And that on Thursday, March 6, 1997, the Speaker be authorized to 
entertain a motion to suspend the rules and pass the following bill:
  H.R. 513, the District of Columbia Council Contract Review Reform Act 
of 1997.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the 
gentleman from Florida?
  There was no objection.

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