[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 35 (Tuesday, March 18, 1997)]
[House]
[Page H1047]
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. LUCAS of Oklahoma. 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. LUCAS of Oklahoma. 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 clause 5, rule I, further proceedings on 
this question are postponed.
  The point of no quorum is considered withdrawn.

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