[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 87 (Friday, June 20, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Page S6017]
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                                SCHEDULE

  Ms. COLLINS. Mr. President, on behalf of the majority leader, today 
the Senate will resume consideration of the defense authorization bill. 
The majority leader has stated that it is his hope that Members will be 
present to offer their amendments during today's session. However, no 
rollcall votes will occur today. Senator Lott announced last night that 
any rollcall votes ordered on or in relation to any amendments offered 
to the defense bill today will be set aside.
  In addition, the majority leader has stated that the Senate will 
begin consideration of the budget reconciliation bill on Monday. 
Amendments are anticipated to the reconciliation bill. However, any 
rollcall votes ordered on Monday will be stacked to begin at 9:30 on 
Tuesday morning as well. Therefore, Senators should be aware that the 
next series of rollcall votes will begin at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday.
  The majority leader would also like to remind all Members that next 
week is the last legislative week before the Fourth of July recess. 
Senators should be prepared for a very busy week of session and 
rollcall votes beginning on Tuesday and occurring throughout the week 
as we complete the reconciliation process.
  I thank my colleagues for their attention.
  Mr. WELLSTONE addressed the Chair.
  The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The Senator from Minnesota is recognized.
  Mr. WELLSTONE. I thank the Chair.
  Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that I be allowed and other 
Senators be allowed to speak for 10 minutes as if in morning business.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER (Ms. Collins). Without objection, it is so 
ordered.
  Mr. WELLSTONE. I thank the Chair.

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