[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 14 (Thursday, February 1, 2001)]
[Senate]
[Page S981]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  MEASURE READ THE FIRST TIME--S. 235

  Mr. LOTT. I understand S. 235 is at the desk, and I ask for its first 
reading.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title.
  The assistant legislative clerk read as follows:

       A bill (S. 235) to provide for enhanced safety, public 
     awareness and environmental protection in pipeline 
     transportation, and for other purposes.

  Mr. LOTT. Mr. President, I now ask for its second reading, and I 
object to my own request.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The objection is heard.
  The bill will be read the second time on the next legislative day.
  Mr. LOTT. Mr. President, I should note that the purpose in taking 
this action now is to get this legislation ready for consideration next 
week. Senator Daschle and I are trying to get in a position to have the 
Zoellick nomination on Tuesday, the U.N. dues issue on Wednesday, and 
the pipeline safety legislation next week. These are all issues we are 
all very familiar with that have broad support. I believe we can do the 
three of them next week without any problem.

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