[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 122 (Monday, September 9, 1996)]
[Senate]
[Page S10027]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                                SCHEDULE

  Mr. THOMAS. For the information of all Senators, this morning the 
Senate will begin 5 hours of debate on the Department of Defense 
authorization conference report. In accordance with the unanimous-
consent agreement reached on Friday, the vote on the Department of 
Defense conference report will occur at 2:15 on Tuesday, and therefore 
there will be no rollcall votes during today's session.
  Also today, following the debate on the conference report, there will 
be a period for morning business with Senator Daschle or his designee 
in control of the time from 3:30 to 4:30 and Senator Coverdell or his 
designee in control of the time from 4:30 to 5:30.
  On Tuesday, the Senate will debate the Defense of Marriage Act 
beginning at 9:30 to 12:30, with a vote occurring on that measure 
immediately following the 2:15 vote on the Department of Defense 
conference report. After those two consecutive votes, there will be 30 
minutes of debate to be followed by a vote on S. 2056, the employment 
discrimination bill.
  Finally, as a reminder, following those votes on Tuesday, the Senate 
will begin consideration of the Treasury, Postal appropriations bill, 
with additional votes expected on that bill. All Senators can expect 
busy sessions this week with rollcall votes possible throughout each 
day and evening as the Senate completes action on the remaining 
appropriations bills.
  Mr. President, I suggest the absence of a quorum.
  The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will call the roll.
  The legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.
  Mr. THURMOND. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order 
for the quorum call be rescinded.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Thomas). Without objection, it is so 
ordered.

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