[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 162 (Tuesday, November 3, 2009)]
[House]
[Page H12201]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE

  After consultation among the Speaker and the majority and minority 
leaders, and with their consent, the Chair announces that, when the two 
Houses meet in joint meeting to hear an address by Her Excellency Dr. 
Angela Merkel, Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany, only the 
doors immediately opposite the Speaker and those immediately to her 
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 rule regarding the privilege of the floor must 
be strictly enforced. Children of Members will not be permitted on the 
floor. The cooperation of all Members is requested.
  The practice of reserving seats prior to the joint meeting 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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