[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 125 (Tuesday, October 10, 2000)]
[Daily Digest]
[Page D1059]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]

Committee Meetings
CONFERENCE REPORT--AGRICULTURE, RURAL DEVELOPMENT, FDA, AND RELATED 
APPROPRIATIONS
Committee on Rules: Granted, by voice vote, a rule waiving all points 
of order against the conference report to accompany: H.R 4461, making 
appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug 
Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year 
ending September 30, 2001. The rule provides that the conference report 
shall be considered as read. Testimony was heard from Representatives 
Skeen, Emerson and Obey.
CONFERENCE REPORT--FLOYD D. SPENCE NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT
Committee on Rules: Granted, by voice vote, a rule waiving all points 
of order against the conference report to accompany H.R. 4205, Floyd D. 
Spence National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2001, and 
against its consideration. The rule provides that the conference report 
shall be considered as read. Testimony was heard from Chairman Spence 
and Representative Skelton.
PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF MOTIONS TO SUSPEND THE RULES
Committee on Rules: Granted, by voice vote, a rule providing that 
suspensions will be in order at any time on or before the legislative 
day of Saturday, October 14, 2000. The rule provides that the object of 
any motion to suspend the rules will be announced from the floor at 
least one hour prior to its consideration. Finally, the rule provides 
that the Speaker or his designee shall consult with the Minority Leader 
or his designee on the object of any suspension considered under this 
resolution.