[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 62 (Thursday, April 11, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H2294]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER

  The SPEAKER. After consultation with the majority and minority 
leaders, the Chair announces that, when the two Houses meet in joint 
meeting to hear an address by His Excellency Kishida Fumio, Prime 
Minister of Japan, 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 by physical 
presence only following the security sweep of the Chamber.

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