[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 46 (Tuesday, March 10, 2020)]
[House]
[Page H1559]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER

  The SPEAKER. The Chair wishes to make an announcement to the House 
regarding floor practices.
  Members are reminded of the unique tradition and dignity of the House 
that sets it apart from other institutions and workplaces.
  Members should refrain from trafficking in the well when another 
Member, including the presiding officer, is addressing the House.
  The rules establish 15 minutes as the minimum time for electronic 
voting in the ordinary case and 5 and 2 minutes as the minimum time in 
other cases when Members are already in or near the Chamber in response 
to an earlier vote.
  As a reminder, Members should attempt to come to the floor within the 
15-minute period as prescribed by the first ringing of the bells. As a 
point of courtesy to each of your colleagues, voting within the 
allotted time would help with the maintenance of this institution.
  Members are further reminded that the policy is to not terminate the 
vote when a Member is in the well attempting to cast a vote. Other 
efforts to hold the vote open are not similarly protected.
  Members should wear appropriate business attire during all sittings 
of the House, however brief their appearance on the floor may be.

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