[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 140 (Thursday, October 9, 1997)]
[House]
[Page H8808]
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  AUTHORIZING SPEAKER, MAJORITY LEADER, AND MINORITY LEADER TO ACCEPT 
    RESIGNATIONS AND MAKE APPOINTMENTS, NOTWITHSTANDING ADJOURNMENT

  Mr. FOLEY. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that notwithstanding 
any adjournment of the House until Tuesday, October 21, 1997, the 
Speaker, majority leader, and 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 Florida?
  There was no objection.

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