[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 93 (Tuesday, July 18, 2000)]
[Senate]
[Page S7145]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  MEASURE READ THE FIRST TIME--S. 2886

  Mr. SMITH of New Hampshire. Mr. President, on behalf of the leader, I 
understand that S. 2886 is at the desk, and I ask for its first 
reading.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title.
  The legislative clerk read as follows:

       A bill (S. 2886) to provide for retail competition for the 
     sale of electric power, to authorize States to recover 
     transition costs, and for other purposes.

  Mr. SMITH of New Hampshire. Mr. President, I now ask for its second 
reading, and object to my own request.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection is heard.
  The bill will receive its second reading on the next legislative day.
  Mr. SMITH of New Hampshire. I suggest the absence of a quorum.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll.
  The assistant legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.
  Mr. MURKOWSKI. 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for the quorum call be rescinded.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. MURKOWSKI. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that I be 
allowed to speak as in morning business for a period of about 15 
minutes, or until the leader seeks recognition.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

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