[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 9 (Tuesday, January 31, 2006)]
[House]
[Page H14]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair desires to make an announcement.
  After consultation among the Speaker, 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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