[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 171 (Tuesday, December 11, 2001)]
[Senate]
[Page S12821]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   UNANIMOUS-CONSENT REQUEST--S. 1499

  Mr. KERRY. Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the majority 
leader, following consultation with the Republican leader, may, at any 
time, at his selection, in conjunction with the minority leader, move 
to the consideration of Calendar No. 186, S. 1499; and that the bill 
would then be considered under limitations to be established in 
consultation between the two leaders.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection?
  Mr. KYL. I object.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Arizona.
  Mr. KYL. I object.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection is heard.
  The Senator from Massachusetts.
  Mr. KERRY. Madam President, I ask to be permitted to proceed for a 
moment to discuss the unanimous-consent request I just made.
  Mr. KYL. Madam President, may I ask the Senator to withhold until I 
propound a unanimous-consent request.
  Mr. KERRY. Madam President, I understand the Senator is asking me if 
I would simply yield for the purpose of his propounding a unanimous-
consent request.
  Mr. KYL. That is correct.
  Mr. KERRY. I am happy to do so.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Arizona.

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