[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 2]
[House]
[Page 1957]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE

  The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Lynch). After consultation among the 
Speaker and the majority and minority leaders, and with their consent, 
the Chair announces that, when the two Houses meet tonight in joint 
session to hear an address by the President of the United States, only 
the doors immediately opposite the Speaker and those immediately to her 
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 session by placard 
will not be allowed. Members may reserve their seats only by physical 
presence following the security sweep of the Chamber.
  Without prejudice to the possible resumption of legislative business, 
the Chair will now recognize Members for Special Orders not beyond 5 
p.m., at which time the Chair will declare the House in recess.

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