[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 127 (Tuesday, September 22, 1998)]
[Senate]
[Page S10673]
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                MEASURE PLACED ON CALENDAR--S.J. RES. 56

  Mr. LOTT. Mr. President, I understand there is a joint resolution at 
the desk due for its second reading.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Hutchinson). The clerk will report.
  The assistant legislative clerk read as follows:

       A joint resolution (S.J. Res. 56) expressing the sense of 
     Congress in support of the existing Federal legal process for 
     determining the safety and efficacy of drugs, including 
     marijuana and other Schedule I drugs, for medicinal use.

  Mr. LOTT. Mr. President, I object to further consideration of the 
resolution at this time.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The resolution will be placed on the calendar.
  Mr. LOTT. Thank you, Mr. President.
  I yield the floor.

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