[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 109 (Tuesday, July 29, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Page S8222]
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          FOREIGN AFFAIRS REFORM AND RESTRUCTURING ACT OF 1997

  Mr. GREGG. Mr. President, I ask that the Chair lay before the Senate 
a message from the House on H.R. 1757.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER laid before the Senate a message from the House 
of Representatives announcing its disagreement to the amendment of the 
Senate to the bill (H.R. 1757) entitled ``An Act to consolidate 
international affairs agencies, to authorize appropriations for the 
Department of State and related agencies for fiscal years 1998 and 
1999, and to ensure that the enlargement of the North Atlantic Treaty 
Organizations (NATO) proceeds in a manner consistent with United States 
interests, to strengthen relations between the United States and 
Russia, to preserve the prerogatives of the Congress with respect to 
certain arms control agreements, and for other purposes.'', and 
requesting a conference with the Senate on the disagreeing votes of the 
two Houses thereon.

  Mr. GREGG. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate 
insist on its amendments, agree to the request of the House for a 
conference, and further the Chair be authorized to appoint conferees on 
the part of the Senate.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? The Chair hears none, and 
it so ordered.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. (Mr. Thomas) appointed Mr. Helms, Mr. 
Coverdell, Mr. Hagel, Mr. Grams, Mr. Biden, Mr. Sarbanes, and Mr. Dodd 
conferees on the part of the Senate.
  Mr. GREGG. Mr. President, I make a point of order a quorum is not 
present.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll.
  The legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.
  Mr. HOLLINGS. 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for the quorum call be rescinded.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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