[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 35 (Monday, March 27, 2000)]
[Senate]
[Page S1695]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          MEASURES PLACED ON THE CALENDAR--S. 2284 AND S. 2285

  Mr. THOMAS. Mr. President, I understand there are two bills at the 
desk due for their second reading.
  The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will read the bills by title.
  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.
       A bill (S. 2285) instituting a Federal fuels tax holiday.

  Mr. THOMAS. Mr. President, I object to further proceedings on these 
bills at this time.
  The PRESIDENT pro tempore. Under the rules, the bills will be placed 
on the calendar.
  Mr. THOMAS. I yield the floor.
  The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The able Senator from Nevada.
  Mr. REID. Mr. President, it is my understanding that you have or will 
shortly call us into a period of morning business.
  The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The Senator is correct.

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