[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 34 (Thursday, March 23, 2000)]
[Senate]
[Page S1660]
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                  MEASURE READ THE FIRST TIME--S. 2284

  Mr. MOYNIHAN. Mr. President, I understand that S. 2284, introduced 
earlier today by Senator Daschle, and others, is at the desk, and I ask 
for its first reading.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will read the bill for the first 
time.
  The assistant legislative clerk read as follows:

       A bill (S. 2284) to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 
     1938 to provide for an increase in the Federal minimum wage.

  Mr. MOYNIHAN. I thank the always generous clerk.
  I now ask for its second reading and object to my own request on 
behalf of the other side.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
  Mr. MOYNIHAN. If the distinguished Chair understands that, he 
understands more than I do. But the matter is now concluded. Once 
again, I suggest the absence of a quorum. And thank Heaven for Mr. 
Dove.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll.
  The assistant legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.
  Mr. GORTON. 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the quorum call be rescinded.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. GORTON. Mr. President, what is the business before the Senate?
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senate is in morning business.
  Mr. GORTON. With any time limitations?
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. There are none.

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