[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 122 (Wednesday, September 19, 2001)]
[Senate]
[Page S9494]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  MEASURE READ THE FIRST TIME--S. 1439

  Mr. LEVIN. Mr. President, I understand that S. 1439, the Ballistic 
Missile Defense Act of 2001, which I introduced a few minutes ago, is 
at the desk, and I ask for its first reading.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will read the bill by title.
  The legislative clerk read as follows:

       A bill (S. 1439) to provide and revise conditions and 
     requirements for the ballistic missile defense programs, and 
     for other purposes.

  Mr. LEVIN. Mr. President, I now ask for its second reading.
  Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, I object for the same reasons as I stated 
under S. 1438.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection is heard.
  The bill will be read for the second time on the next legislative 
day.
  Mr. LEVIN. Mr. President, I yield the floor.
  Mr. REID. Mr. President, 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. DORGAN. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for 
the quorum call be rescinded.
  The PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered.

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