[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 54 (Wednesday, April 24, 1996)]
[Senate]
[Page S4092]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  MEASURE READ THE FIRST TIME--S. 1698

  Mr. SIMPSON. Mr. President, I inquire of the Chair if S. 1698 is at 
the desk.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. S. 1698 is at the desk.
  Mr. SIMPSON. I ask for its first reading.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will read the bill for the first 
time.
  The assistant legislative clerk read as follows:

       A bill (S. 1698) entitled the Health Insurance Reform Act 
     of 1996.

  Mr. SIMPSON. Mr. President, I ask for the second reading and object 
on behalf of the Republican leader.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection is heard.
  Mr. SIMON. Mr. President, I object.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection is heard.

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