[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 140 (Wednesday, October 2, 1996)]
[Senate]
[Page S12153]
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                   UNANIMOUS-CONSENT REQUEST--S. 2187

  Mr. BURNS. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate 
proceed to the immediate consideration of S. 2187, which was introduced 
earlier today by Senator Brown.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Abraham). Is there objection?
  Mrs. BOXER. I object.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection is heard.
  Mr. ASHCROFT addressed the Chair.
  Mrs. BOXER. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent----
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Montana has the floor. Does 
the Senator yield the floor?
  Mr. BURNS. We withdraw it.
  Mr. ASHCROFT addressed the Chair.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Missouri.
  Mr. ASHCROFT. I want to make it clear that I have no objections to 
proceeding, and I regret that objection has been heard on this matter. 
I have released all holds that I had on legislation and regret that 
this matter cannot move forward.
  Mrs. BOXER addressed the Chair.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from California.

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