[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 47 (Wednesday, March 24, 1999)]
[Senate]
[Page S3159]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                                SCHEDULE

  Mr. DOMENICI. On behalf of the majority leader, I would like to make 
the following announcement.
  This morning, the Senate will begin consideration of S. Con. Res. 20, 
the budget resolution, with up to 35 hours for debate. Members should 
expect the next couple of days of session to be longer than usual, with 
rollcall votes beginning early each morning and continuing late into 
the evening. The cooperation of all Senators will be necessary in order 
for the Senate to complete its work prior to the beginning of the 
Easter recess. Senators who plan to offer amendments to the budget 
resolution should contact the managers of the bill in order to 
facilitate a smooth and orderly process during the consideration of the 
resolution.
  I thank colleagues in advance for their cooperation.
  Mr. President, yesterday my good friend, the chairman of the 
Appropriations Committee, asked if he might make a statement this 
morning that he considers very important, historically. I yield the 
floor to let him make that statement. I yield him as much time as he 
desires.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Alaska.
  Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, I am grateful to my friend from New 
Mexico.

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