[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 80 (Tuesday, June 10, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Page S5431]
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            MEASURES PLACED ON CALENDAR--H.R. 1000, H.R. 908

  Mr. THOMAS. I understand there are two bills, Mr. President, due for 
their second reading, and I would ask that they be read consecutively.
  The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will read the bills for the 
second time.
  The assistant legislative clerk read as follows.

       A bill (H.R. 1000) to require States to establish a system 
     to prevent prisoners from being considered part of any 
     household for purposes of determining eligibility of the 
     household for food stamp benefits.
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       A bill (H.R. 908) to establish a Commission on Structural 
     Alternatives for the Federal Courts of Appeals.

  Mr. THOMAS. Mr. President, I object to further proceeding on either 
of these bills at this time.
  The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The bills will be placed on the calendar 
under general orders.
  Mr. THOMAS. Mr. President, I suggest the absence of a quorum.
  The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will call the roll.
  The assistant legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.
  (Mr. THOMAS assumed the chair.)
  Mr. DORGAN. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for 
the quorum call be rescinded.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Hagel). Without objection, it is so 
ordered.

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