[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 130 (Thursday, September 11, 2014)]
[House]
[Page H7438]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM
(Mr. McCARTHY of California asked and was given permission to address
the House for 1 minute.)
Mr. McCARTHY of California. Mr. Speaker, yesterday, I announced that
we were delaying consideration of the continuing resolution so all
Members could be briefed on the President's request for additional
authorities related to ISIL as part of the continuing resolution.
Members received a bipartisan classified briefing this morning. I
know many are still digesting that information and getting their
questions answered regarding this threat and our response.
In order to properly consider the President's request and act on the
continuing resolution, Members are advised that the House will now meet
on Monday at 2 p.m. for legislative business with votes at 6:30 p.m. on
suspensions.
Members are advised that the House may consider legislation related
to the President's request and the continuing resolution as early as
Tuesday.
These are changes from the previously announced House schedule.
Mr. HOYER. I thank the gentleman for yielding.
The gentleman and I have discussed this, and I believe he has taken
the appropriate action in this instance, and we certainly support his
determination.
Mr. McCARTHY of California. I thank the gentleman for working
together on this.
The one thing we know, this is a threat, and this House will act as
one as Americans, and I look forward to continuing to work on it.
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