[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 155 (Friday, November 7, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Page S11922]
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            ACTION VITIATED ON AMENDMENT NO. 1602 TO S. 1269

  Mr. LOTT. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent the action on the 
Inhofe amendment, No. 1602, which was agreed to on S. 1269, be 
vitiated, and that the amendment be restored to the status quo when the 
Senate resumes the bill.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
  Mr. LOTT. Mr. President, I thank all Senators for their cooperation 
on this matter.
  I particularly want to thank Senator Inhofe for agreeing to do this. 
He came to the floor and offered his amendment. And it was accepted on 
a voice vote. Senators were aware of what was being discussed. But in a 
desire to be totally fair and making sure the proper notification was 
given, and to have opposition on the floor when action of that nature 
is taken, Senator Inhofe has been willing to agree to vitiate that 
action at this time. I thank him for his cooperation.
  This is a very important issue which will be debated in the Senate 
and which should be considered by the Senate. It is an issue that has 
support and opposition on both sides of the aisle. Senator Inhofe 
certainly is very committed to having this subject considered by the 
Senate either later on this year or next year.
  Again, I reiterate my thanks to him.

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