[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 110 (Thursday, August 6, 1998)]
[House]
[Page H7402]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




AUTHORIZING THE SPEAKER AND MINORITY LEADER TO ACCEPT RESIGNATIONS AND 
             MAKE APPOINTMENTS, NOTWITHSTANDING ADJOURNMENT

  Mr. THORNBERRY. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that 
notwithstanding any adjournment of the House until Wednesday, September 
9, 1998, 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 Texas?
  There was no objection.




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