[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 19]
[House]
[Page 26524]
[From the U.S. 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 Her Excellency Dr. Angela Merkel, Chancellor of the Federal 
Republic of Germany, 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 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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