[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 56 (Thursday, May 7, 1998)]
[Senate]
[Page S4467]
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     INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE RESTRUCTURING AND REFORM ACT OF 1998

  The Senate continued with the consideration of the bill.
  Mr. ROTH. Mr. President, I point out that it is almost 5 minutes to 
1, and we still have a great deal of territory to cover if we are going 
to complete this legislation today. And it is my intent to stay here 
until we do so.
  The question of restructuring IRS is a matter of great importance. It 
is important that we get on with the job. So I want everyone in the 
Senate to know that it is my full intent to complete consideration of 
this bill today. That means we have to get on with the job. And we are 
sitting here waiting for amendments to be brought to the floor.
  So I say to each of my colleagues, if you have any intention of 
bringing up an amendment, now is the time to do it, because time is 
moving rapidly and I know many of you want to get out of here this 
evening.
  Mr. President, I suggest the absence of a quorum.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Inhofe). The clerk will call the roll.
  The legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.
  Mr. DORGAN. 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the quorum call be rescinded.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. DORGAN. I ask unanimous consent to speak for 4 minutes as in 
morning business.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

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