[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 128 (Tuesday, September 28, 1999)]
[Senate]
[Page S11539]
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               UNANIMOUS CONSENT AGREEMENT--H.J. RES. 68

  Mr. LOTT. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that following 
morning business the Senate proceed to consideration of the joint 
resolution at the desk making continuing appropriations for the Federal 
Government; further, that there be 2 hours of debate between the 
chairman and ranking member of the Appropriations Committee, with no 
amendments or motions in order; and, following the conclusion or 
yielding back of that time, the Senate proceed to third reading and 
adoption of the joint resolution, all without intervening action or 
debate.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection?
  Mr. DORGAN. Mr. President, reserving the right to object, has this 
request been cleared with the minority leader?
  Mr. LOTT. Yes, it has been cleared with the minority leader.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
  Mr. LOTT. I thank my colleague, Senator Byrd. I thank you for your 
patience.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from West Virginia.

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