[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 192 (Tuesday, December 5, 1995)]
[Senate]
[Page S17997]
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                            MORNING BUSINESS

  Mr. SMITH. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that there be a 
period for morning business until 5:30.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection?
  Mrs. BOXER. Reserving the right to object. I want to know what the 
intention is as far as going to the late-term abortion ban.
  Mr. SMITH. The intention is to go to it at about 5:30.
  Mrs. BOXER. How long does my colleague wish to continue the debate?
  Mr. SMITH. I do not have any information on that at this time. I have 
no intention to delay the debate, I say to the Senator from California.
  Mrs. BOXER. I know there are some people here who wish to speak, and 
they are here because it is their understanding that we were moving to 
it immediately. Is there any reason in delaying going to this bill?
  Mr. SMITH. Only that Senator Thomas asked me for time to give a 
tribute to Senator Simpson. That is the only reason.
  Mrs. BOXER. Thank you. I do not object.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
  The Senator is recognized to speak as in morning business.

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