[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 44 (Thursday, April 18, 2002)]
[Senate]
[Page S2911]
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                           ORDER OF BUSINESS

  Mr. DASCHLE. Mr. President, for the interest of Senators, I have been 
in consultation with the distinguished Republican leader throughout the 
day. We are momentarily going to propound a unanimous consent request 
which would do several things.
  First of all, it would accommodate Senator Murkowski and his desire 
to bring up an amendment on the energy bill relating to Iraq.
  We would then move to complete our work on the border security bill. 
There would be a number of amendments offered by Senator Byrd. Once 
those amendments have been disposed of, it would be our intention to 
then go to final passage. Then, prior to the end of the day, we would 
also take up a judicial nomination that has been on the calendar.
  We would, throughout this period, have further discussions about our 
schedule for the remainder of the week--tomorrow--and early next week, 
as we attempt to bring some final closure to the energy bill.
  So that is the current schedule. It is my expectation we will get 
this request which would allow us to complete our work on border 
security today. Senators should be forewarned there will be additional 
votes, probably several additional votes, yet today on the border 
security bill, I assume on the Murkowski amendment, as well as on the 
judicial nomination.
  So that is the current plan. Just as soon as we have cleared it a 
final time with our Republican colleagues, I will propound this 
unanimous consent request. Until that time, 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. DASCHLE. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent the order for the 
quorum call be rescinded.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

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