[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 69 (Thursday, May 22, 1997)]
[House]
[Page H3171]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                              THE JOURNAL

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. 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. GIBBONS. Mr. Speaker, pursuant to clause 1, rule I, I demand a 
vote on agreeing to the Speaker's approval of the Journal.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the Chair's approval of 
the Journal.
  The question was taken; and the Speaker pro tempore announced that 
the ayes appeared to have it.
  Mr. GIBBONS. 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 pro tempore. Pursuant to clause 5, rule I, further 
proceedings on this question will be postponed.
  The point of no quorum is considered withdrawn.

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