[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 55 (Thursday, May 1, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Page S3861]
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                                SCHEDULE

  Mr. COVERDELL. Mr. President, for the information of all Senators, 
this morning the Senate will begin consideration of S. 543, the 
Volunteer Protection Act. As a reminder, the previously ordered cloture 
votes for today are vitiated, and the Senate is now able to begin 
consideration of this important legislation. It is my understanding 
that amendments are expected to be offered to this bill. Therefore, 
Senators can anticipate votes throughout today's session of the Senate. 
It is the majority leader's hope that the Senate will be able to 
complete action on the Volunteer Protection Act today.
  Also, there is the possibility that the Senate could consider items 
on the Executive Calendar. Therefore, additional votes could occur 
other than votes on the Volunteer Protection Act during today's 
session. In addition, the Appropriations Committee has completed action 
on the supplemental appropriations bill and it is the majority leader's 
expectation to begin consideration of that bill next week.
  I thank my colleagues for their attention.

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