[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 130 (Thursday, September 19, 1996)]
[Senate]
[Page S10971]
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                           ORDER OF PROCEDURE

  Mr. LOTT. I know there are a number of Members who are waiting and 
wondering what the schedule might be for the remainder of the evening. 
We are working very aggressively to try to come to a unanimous consent 
agreement that would allow us to go forward with amendments and debate 
on those amendments tonight and complete those amendments tonight, if 
we could get this agreement worked out, with the votes stacked 
beginning at 10 o'clock on Friday morning.
  We are still working with Members on both sides. I think it is, 
frankly, urgent that we go ahead and get this agreement entered into 
momentarily. We are very close to that. But as usual, we are trying to 
check with all the Senators who are interested in the subject matter to 
see if we can get that worked out.
  In the meantime, Mr. President, before I do a statement, let me again 
observe the absence of a quorum.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll.
  The assistant legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.
  Mr. SMITH. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for 
the quorum call be rescinded.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

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