[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 41 (Wednesday, April 9, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Page S2950]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  MEASURE READ THE FIRST TIME--S. 543

  Mr. LOTT. Madam President, I understand that S. 543, introduced today 
by Senator Coverdell, is at the desk, and I ask for its first reading.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will read the bill for the first 
time.
  The legislative clerk read as follows:

       A bill (S. 543) to provide certain protections to 
     volunteers, nonprofit organizations, and governmental 
     entities in lawsuits based on the activities of volunteers.

  Mr. LOTT. I now ask for its second reading and object to my own 
request on behalf of Senators on the Democratic side of the aisle.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection is heard.

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