[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 167 (Thursday, December 16, 2010)]
[Daily Digest]
[Pages D1206-D1207]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]

Committee Meetings
ESPIONAGE ACT/WIKILEAKS
Committee on the Judiciary: Held a hearing on the Espionage Act and the 
Legal and Constitutional Issues Raised by WikiLeaks. Testimony was 
heard from public witnesses.
SAME-DAY CONSIDERATION OF CERTAIN RESOLUTIONS REPORTED BY THE RULES 
COMMITTEE
Committee on Rules: Granted, by voice vote, a rule waiving clause 6(a) 
of rule XIII (requiring a two-thirds vote to consider a rule on the 
same day it is reported from the Rules Committee) against certain 
resolutions reported from the Rules Committee. The rule applies the 
waiver to any resolution reported through the legislative day of 
December 24, 2010. The rule authorizes the Speaker to entertain motions 
that the House suspend the rules at any time through the legislative 
day of December 24, 2010. The Speaker or her designee shall consult 
with the Minority Leader or his designee on the designation of any 
matter for consideration pursuant to section 2 of the resolution.

Joint Meetings
  No joint committee meetings were held.

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