[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 46 (Thursday, April 17, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Page S3303]
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                                SCHEDULE

  Mr. BENNETT. Mr. President, today the Senate will be in a period of 
morning business until the hour of 2 p.m. to accommodate a number of 
Senators who have requested time to speak. It is my hope an agreement 
will be reached this morning to begin consideration of S. 495 regarding 
the unlawful use or transfer of chemical weapons. If an agreement is 
reached, Senators can expect a couple of hours of debate beginning 
probably around 2 p.m. on the bill, with a vote later this afternoon.
  Therefore, Senators can expect rollcall votes during today's session 
of the Senate. As always, of course, the majority leader will notify 
Senators as agreements are reached.
  Mr. President, I suggest the absence of a quorum.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Smith of Oregon). The clerk will call the 
roll.
  The legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.
  Mr. BENNETT. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order 
for the quorum call be rescinded.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

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