[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 37 (Thursday, March 20, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Page S2575]
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                                SCHEDULE

  Ms. COLLINS. Mr. President, on behalf of the majority leader, I 
announce that it is hoped that the Senate will shortly enter into a 
consent agreement, which would allow for consideration of the 
resolution relating to the decertification of Mexico. If that agreement 
is reached, the Senate would be expected to begin consideration of the 
resolution this morning, possibly as early as 10 o'clock. Rollcall 
votes are expected on the Mexico resolution, and all Members will be 
notified as to when those votes can be anticipated once we reach this 
agreement. It is also possible that the Senate will begin consideration 
of the nuclear waste legislation prior to the Easter adjournment. And, 
again, all Senators will be notified accordingly. I thank my colleagues 
for their attention.
  (Mr. HAGEL assumed the chair.)
  Ms. COLLINS. Mr. President, I yield myself the time allotted to the 
majority leader under the standing order.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Maine is recognized.
  (The remarks of Ms. Collins pertaining to the introduction of S. 482 
are located in today's Record under ``Statements on Introduced Bills 
and Joint Resolutions.'')
  Ms. COLLINS. Mr. President. I suggest the absence of a quorum.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll.
  The assistant legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.
  Mr. GRAMS. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for 
the quorum call be rescinded.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Roberts). Without objection, it is so 
ordered.
  Mr. GRAMS. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent to be allowed to 
speak for up to 15 minutes as in morning business.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
  Mr. GRAMS. Thank you very much, Mr. President.

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