[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 32 (Thursday, March 13, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Page S2297]
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                   ORDERS FOR FRIDAY, MARCH 14, 1997

  Mr. LOTT. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate 
completes its business today, it stand in adjournment until 10 a.m., 
Friday, March 14. I further ask consent that on Friday, immediately 
following the prayer, the routine requests through the morning hour be 
granted, and that the Senate then proceed immediately to the 
consideration of Senate Joint Resolution 22, the independent counsel 
resolution.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
  Mr. LOTT. Mr. President, again, for the information of all Senators, 
the Senate will begin consideration of Senate Joint Resolution 22 on 
Friday, and further, no amendments would be in order during 
consideration of the resolution on Friday. I think it is important that 
we begin to express our feelings as strong as we can--hopefully in a 
bipartisan way--that there is a need for independent counsel. I will 
note that a letter has gone forward now from the majority members of 
the Judiciary Committee indicating the need for this independent 
counsel and their indication that the necessary requirements have been 
met under the law, so that the process should begin, and will begin as 
a result of this letter, of looking into the appointment of independent 
counsel.
  It is my hope that we will continue debate on the resolution on 
Monday. And amendments then would be in order during Monday's session.
  I will continue discussions with the minority leader, and hope that 
we will be able to reach an agreement on this very important resolution 
so we can complete consideration next week by Wednesday, I hope.

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