[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 1 (Tuesday, January 20, 2004)]
[House]
[Page H4]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE

  The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Simpson). The Chair desires to make an 
announcement.
  After consultation with the Majority and Minority leaders, and with 
their consent and approval, the Chair announces that tonight when the 
two Houses meet in joint session to hear an address by the President of 
the United States, only the doors immediately opposite the Speaker and 
those on his left and right will be open.
  No one will be allowed on the floor of the House who does not have 
the privilege of the floor of the House.
  Due to the large attendance that is anticipated, the Chair feels that 
the rule regarding the privilege of the floor must be strictly adhered 
to.
  Children of Members will not be permitted on the floor, and the 
cooperation of all Members is requested.
  The practice of reserving seats prior to the joint session by placard 
will not be allowed. Members may reserve their seats by physical 
presence only following the security sweep of the Chamber.

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