[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 155 (Friday, November 7, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Page S11948]
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                     NOMINATION OF MARGARET MORROW

  Mrs. BOXER. Mr. President, I personally say to Senators Lott and 
Daschle an enormous thank you for working out an agreement by which we 
can vote on another extraordinary woman, Margaret Morrow, and make sure 
that vote will take place before the February break.
  We have had one or two Senators who put anonymous holds on this 
nomination. I am happy to say they decided to come out and talk about 
why they don't feel it is a good nomination, because at least we know 
who is objecting to Margaret Morrow.
  Those two Senators and I have spoken. We have written to each other 
extensively, and they have agreed that it is only fair that there be a 
vote on Margaret Morrow. She has the support of Senator Hatch. She has 
the support of many members of the Judiciary Committee on both sides of 
the aisle. Margaret Morrow will make a great judge. I think it is most 
unfortunate that she has to wait until February, but I feel that at 
least we have a commitment for a date certain that we will have a vote, 
and that will be before the February recess.
  Again, I thank very much the majority leader, Senator Lott, and the 
Democratic leader, Senator Daschle, for working with me to make sure 
that this happens.
  I think as we wind down, I have something to be very happy about, 
which is that we are going to have a vote on Margaret Morrow. I know 
when my colleagues see the strong bipartisan support she has in the 
State of California and in this U.S. Senate that she will win 
confirmation.
  Thank you very much, Mr. President. I suggest the absence of a 
quorum.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll.
  The assistant legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.
  Mr. BYRD. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for 
the quorum call be rescinded.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
  Mr. BYRD. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that I may have as 
much time as I require.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

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