[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 31 (Monday, March 18, 2002)]
[Senate]
[Page S1985]
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                           ORDER OF PROCEDURE

  Mr. REID. As if in executive session, I ask unanimous consent that 
the vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar No. 705 occur at 5:50 
p.m. today, with the remaining provisions of the previous order in 
effect.
  Mr. LOTT. Reserving the right to object, let me clarify if I may. We 
are moving the vote under this unanimous consent agreement from 6 p.m. 
to 5:50, and I assume, because we are moving that vote to begin 
earlier--some Senators might have thought it would begin at 6--if 
necessary we might delay the conclusion somewhat.
  Mr. REID. I say to my friend, it would be the first time we ever 
delayed a vote, but we will do that.
  Mr. LOTT. There is a first time for everything.
  I withdraw my reservation.
  Mr. REID. I ask unanimous consent we now proceed to a period of 
morning business until 4:30 today.
  I see the Republican leader. I ask he be allowed to speak first, of 
course, and then Senator Grassley wishes to speak for up to 8 minutes, 
and then Senator Byrd would speak for up to 40 minutes.
  Mr. LOTT. Mr. President, we are extending the morning business for an 
hour and a half; I presume that time would be equally divided.
  Mr. REID. We will do our best to equally divide it. The only two 
speakers we know of are Senators Grassley and Byrd. But if someone 
comes in, we will make sure the minority has equal billing until 6 p.m. 
It could be hard to get Members over here. We hope others are coming. 
We will make sure we are as fair as we can in allocating the time.
  The PRESIDENT pro tempore. Is there objection to the first request 
with respect to setting the vote at 5:50 p.m.?
  Without objection, it is so ordered.
  Is there objection to the second request?
  Without objection, it is so ordered.
  The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The Senator from Iowa, Mr. Grassley.

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