[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 16 (Monday, February 10, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Page S1145]
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                                SCHEDULE

  Mr. NICKLES. Mr. President, today the Senate will be in a period of 
morning business until 1 o'clock this afternoon. At 1 o'clock, the 
Senate will resume consideration of Senate Joint Resolution 1, the 
constitutional amendment requiring a balanced budget. By unanimous 
consent, Senator Wellstone will be recognized to offer an amendment or 
two at 1 p.m. We hope to be able to complete all debate on Senator 
Wellstone's amendments today. However, any votes ordered on those 
amendments will occur during Tuesday's session.
  Beginning at 3:30 today, the Senate will resume 2 hours of debate on 
Senator Durbin's amendment regarding economic hardship. Under the 
order, a vote will occur on or in relation to the Durbin amendment at 
5:30 this afternoon. I want to repeat that there will be a rollcall 
vote at 5:30 this afternoon. I also remind my colleagues that the 
Senate is scheduled to adjourn for the President's Day recess on 
Thursday of this week. In addition, tomorrow President Clinton is 
coming to the Capitol for a meeting, and also for Senators' 
information, the funeral for Ambassador Harriman is scheduled for 
Thursday. Therefore, this week will be busy as we continue to make 
progress on the balanced budget amendment and consider any nominations 
that may become available.
  I might mention that it is possible we could have a vote on the U.S. 
Trade Representative this week, and it's even possible on Congressman 
Richardson, who is up for U.N. Representative. As always, we will try 
to keep all Senators advised on the schedule for the remainder of the 
week, as well as any ordered rollcall votes. There is a vote this 
evening at 5:30 in relation to the Durbin amendment.
  I thank my colleagues and I yield the floor.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Burns). The time now being controlled is 
controlled by the Democratic leader or his designee.
  Mr. CONRAD addressed the Chair.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from North Dakota.
  Mr. CONRAD. I yield myself the time of the Democratic leader. If the 
Chair will alert me at the end of 15 minutes, I will appreciate that.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. I will do so.

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