[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 47 (Monday, March 24, 2003)]
[Senate]
[Page S4315]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                                SCHEDULE

  Ms. COLLINS. Mr. President, today the Senate will be in a period of 
morning business throughout the afternoon. As announced by the majority 
leader, there will be no rollcall votes today. On Tuesday at 9:30 a.m., 
the Senate will begin a series of votes in relation to amendments to 
the budget resolution. Again, Senators are reminded to remain in or 
close to the Chamber throughout this period to avoid missing any of the 
scheduled rollcall votes. Under the previous agreement, the Senate will 
vote on final passage of the budget resolution at 4 p.m. on Wednesday. 
Tuesday and Wednesday will be busy voting days, and we ask for the 
cooperation of all Members.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The distinguished assistant minority leader.
  Mr. REID. Senator Conrad, with Senator Daschle, worked all weekend in 
narrowing down the amendments. Senator Conrad is in the present 
position of giving 20 of the 40 amendments to Senator Nickles within 
the next few minutes, and at 4 p.m. the other amendments will be 
submitted to Senator Nickles.
  We recognize tomorrow could be a very difficult, long day, starting 
at 9:30. This agreement we made is in the best interests of everyone, 
and I am hopeful we can work that out.
  Following the statement of the Senator from Maine, Ms. Collins, I ask 
consent that Senator Kennedy be recognized to speak for up to 30 
minutes.
  The PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered.

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