[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 46 (Wednesday, April 12, 2000)]
[Senate]
[Pages S2645-S2646]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                                PROGRAM

  Mr. SMITH of New Hampshire. On behalf of the leader, I further 
announce, tomorrow morning there will be an opportunity in morning 
business for Senators to make general statements and for bill 
introductions until 12:30 p.m.

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  Following general morning business, Senators will begin statements 
with regard to the marriage tax penalty issue during a morning business 
period. By previous consent, at 2 p.m. there will be a cloture vote on 
the pending amendment to that important legislation.
  It was hoped that an agreement would be reached to complete this 
measure after the Senate considered relevant amendments. Unfortunately, 
a consent could not be granted and, therefore, the 2 p.m. cloture vote 
is necessary. If cloture is not invoked on the substitute, there will 
be a second cloture vote on the underlying measure. Therefore, a second 
cloture vote may occur.
  With April 15 fast approaching, this issue is of the utmost 
importance to many married couples and, therefore, it is essential that 
we vote tomorrow on moving forward with the bill.
  Following the cloture votes, the Senate is expected to consider the 
budget resolution conference report. Therefore, additional votes will 
occur tomorrow afternoon.

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