[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 13 (Monday, February 23, 1998)]
[Senate]
[Page S802]
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                                SCHEDULE

  Mr. THURMOND. Mr. President, this morning, the Senate will be in a 
period of morning business until 3 p.m. by previous consent. At 3 p.m. 
the Senate will begin debate on the campaign reform bill. As previously 
announced, no rollcall votes will occur during today's session of the 
Senate. However, Members should be prepared for votes during Tuesday's 
session of the Senate. Also, by previous consent, on Wednesday, 
February 25, at 11:30 a.m., the Senate will proceed to the 
consideration of the veto message to accompany H.R. 2631, the military 
construction appropriations bill, with 2 hours of debate in order and a 
vote occurring on the veto message upon the expiration or yielding back 
of that time. However, our former colleague, Senator Ribicoff, passed 
away, and it is my understanding that a few of our colleagues intend to 
attend his funeral on Wednesday morning in New York. Therefore, I now 
anticipate the vote with respect to the veto message to occur at 
approximately 3 p.m. We will notify all Members as to the votes on 
Wednesday, February 25, after consultation with the minority leader.
  As Members are now aware, there are a number of important issues that 
we hope the Senate will be able to address prior to the Easter recess. 
Therefore, all Members' cooperation is appreciated on the scheduling of 
votes and floor action.

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