[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 104 (Friday, June 23, 1995)]
[Senate]
[Page S9008]
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                   MIDDLE EAST PEACE FACILITATION ACT

  Mr. DOLE. I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the 
immediate consideration of S. 962, a bill introduced earlier today by 
Senator Helms.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
  The clerk will state the bill by title.
  A bill (S. 962) to extend authorities under the Middle East 
Faciltation Act of 1994 until August 15, 1995.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection to the immediate 
consideration of the bill?
  There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the bill.
  Mr. DOLE. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the bill be 
considered read the third time, passed, the motion to reconsider be 
laid upon the table, and that any statements relating to the bill be 
placed at the appropriate place in the Record.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
  So the bill (S. 962) was considered read the third time, and passed, 
as follows:

                                 S. 962

       Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of 
     the United States of America in Congress assembled,

     SECTION 1. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITIES.

       Section 583 of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, 
     Fiscal Years 1994 and 1995 (Public Law 103-236) is amended by 
     striking ``July 1, 1995'' and inserting in lieu thereof 
     ``August 15, 1995''.

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