[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 19 (Tuesday, March 3, 1998)]
[Daily Digest]
[Pages D153-D154]
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                                             Tuesday, March 3, 1998

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                              Daily Digest

                                 Senate


Chamber Action
Routine Proceedings, pages S1215-S1295
Measures Introduced: Six bills and five resolutions were introduced, as 
follows: S. 1698-1703, S.J. Res. 42 and 43, and S. Res. 188-190 
                                                             Page S1255
Measures Reported: Reports were made as follows:
  H.R. 1116, to provide for the conveyance of the reversionary interest 
of the United States in certain lands to the Clint Independent School 
District and the Fabens Independent School District.
  S. Res. 174, to state the sense of the Senate that Thailand is a key 
partner and friend of the United States, has committed itself to 
executing its responsibilities under its arrangements with the 
International Monetary Fund, and that the United States should be 
prepared to take appropriate steps to ensure continued close bilateral 
relations.
  S. Con. Res. 60, expressing the sense of Congress in support of 
efforts to foster friendship and cooperation between the United States 
and Mongolia.
  S. Con. Res. 78, relating to the indictment and prosecution of Saddam 
Hussein for war crimes and other crimes against humanity.    
Page S1255
ISTEA Authorization: Senate resumed consideration of S. 1173, to 
authorize funds for construction of highways, for highway safety 
programs, and for mass transit programs, with a modified committee 
amendment in the nature of a substitute (Amendment No. 1676), taking 
action on amendments proposed thereto, as follows:       
  Pages S1217-49
Adopted:
  McCain/Hollings Amendment No. 1680 (to Amendment No. 1676), to 
improve travel safety on roads and waterways, promote the safe shipment 
of hazardous materials, advance pipeline transportation safety, and 
ensure that the commercial motor vehicle fleet is well maintained and 
operated.                                                
Pages S1225-29
  Kempthorne Amendment No. 1681 (to Amendment No. 1676), to improve the 
protection given by air bags and reduce the risks from air bags. 
                                                         Pages S1229-32
Rejected:
  Wellstone Amendment No. 1679 (to Amendment No. 1676), to require a 
report on the number of former recipients of public assistance under 
the State temporary assistance to needy families programs that are 
economically self-sufficient. (By 54 yeas to 43 nays (Vote No. 19), 
Senate tabled the amendment.)                  
Pages S1217-25, S1234-36
Pending:
  Lautenberg Amendment No.1682 (to Amendment No. 1676), to prohibit the 
possession of any open alcoholic beverage container, or the consumption 
of any alcoholic beverage, in the passenger area of a vehicle on a 
public highway.                                          
Pages S1237-49
  A unanimous-consent agreement was reached providing for further 
consideration of the pending amendment on Wednesday, March 4, 1998, 
with a vote to occur thereon.                            
Pages S1236-37
  Senate will resume consideration of the bill on Wednesday, March 4, 
1998.
Appointments:
  Amtrak Reform Council: The Chair, on behalf of the Democratic Leader, 
pursuant to Public Law 105-134, announced the appointment of Donald R. 
Sweitzer, of Virginia, to serve as a member of the Amtrak Reform 
Council.                                                     
  Page S1294
  National Summit on Retirement Income Savings: The Chair, on behalf of 
the Majority Leader, pursuant to Public Law 105-92, appointed numerous 
individuals as participants in the 1998 National Summit on Retirement 
Income Savings.                                              
  Page S1294
Messages From the President: Senate received the following messages 
from the President of the United States:
  Transmitting the report of the Interagency Arctic Research Policy 
Committee for the period February 1, 1996 through January 31, 1998; 
referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs. (PM-102). 
                                                             Page S1254
  Transmitting the report of the Department of Housing and Urban 
Development for calendar year 1996; referred to the Committee on 
Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (PM-103).               
Page S1254
  Transmitting a report entitled ``1998 National Drug Control 
Strategy''; referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (PM-104). 
                                                         Pages S1254-55

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Nominations Received: Senate received the following nominations:
  Thelma J. Askey, of Tennessee, to be a Member of the United States 
International Trade Commission for the remainder of the term expiring 
December 16, 2000.
  Jennifer Anne Hillman, of Indiana, to be a Member of the United 
States International Trade Commission for the term expiring December 
16, 2006.
  Stephen Koplan, of Virginia, to be a Member of the United States 
International Trade Commission for the term expiring June 16, 2005.
  1 Air Force nomination in the rank of general.
  Routine lists in the Army, Coast Guard.                
Pages S1294-95
Messages From the President:                             
  Pages S1254-55
Executive Reports of Committees:                             
  Page S1255
Statements on Introduced Bills:                          
  Pages S1255-61
Additional Cosponsors:                                   
  Pages S1261-62
Amendments Submitted:                                    
  Pages S1264-83
Notices of Hearings:                                         
  Page S1283
Authority for Committees:                                    
  Page S1283
Additional Statements:                                   
  Pages S1283-94
Record Votes: One record vote was taken today. (Total--19)   
  Page S1236
Adjournment: Senate convened at 10 a.m., and adjourned at 6:20 p.m., 
until 9:30 a.m., on Wednesday, March 4, 1998. (For Senate's program, 
see the remarks of the Acting Majority Leader in today's Record on page 
S1294.)