[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 132 (Thursday, September 8, 2011)]
[House]
[Page H6005]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE

  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 the President of the United States, only the doors 
immediately opposite the Speaker and those immediately to 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 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 only by physical 
presence following the security sweep of the Chamber.
  Pursuant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair declares the House in 
recess until approximately 6:35 p.m. for the purpose of receiving in 
joint session the President of the United States.
  Accordingly (at 3 o'clock and 47 minutes p.m.), the House stood in 
recess until approximately 6:35 p.m.

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