[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 147 (Tuesday, October 28, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Page S11275]
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                           ORDER OF PROCEDURE

  Mr. LOTT. For the information of all Senators, we are now in the 
process of taking a look at D.C. appropriations bill papers on both 
sides of the aisle. We hope that within the next hour or so we will be 
able to go to the D.C. appropriations bill.
  Also, it is our intent, as I have advised the Democratic leader, this 
afternoon to call up the DOD, Department of Defense, authorization 
conference report and begin the process on that bill.
  So those two bills will consume the bulk of the time this afternoon. 
There is the possibility of recorded votes, and Senators should be 
aware of that.
  I yield the floor and suggest the absence of a quorum.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll.
  The assistant legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.
  Ms. MOSELEY-BRAUN. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the 
order for the quorum call be rescinded.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Hutchinson). Without objection, it is so 
ordered.
  Ms. MOSELEY-BRAUN. I further ask unanimous consent that I be allowed 
to speak as if in morning business.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Kempthorne). Without objection, it is so 
ordered.

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