[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 58 (Thursday, April 10, 2003)]
[Senate]
[Page S5135]
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                   ORDERS FOR FRIDAY, APRIL 11, 2003

  Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that when the 
Senate complete its business today, it stand in adjournment until 9:30 
a.m., Friday, April 11. I further ask unanimous consent that following 
the prayer and pledge, the morning hour be deemed expired, the Journal 
of proceedings be approved to date, the time for the two leaders be 
reserved for their use later in the day, and there then be a period for 
morning business until 10 a.m., with the time equally divided between 
Senator Hutchison and the minority leader or their designees.
  Mr. REID. Reserving the right to object.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Nevada.
  Mr. REID. Mr. President, I direct this to the distinguished assistant 
majority leader. We are aware, and we are confident, that the majority 
understands that tomorrow afternoon we hope to begin our April work 
period.
  I am sure my distinguished colleague has been visited numerous times 
today about people making airplanes reservations, and all kinds of 
different things that they have to do. We understand that everything is 
being done to expedite the budget, and the supplemental appropriations 
bill, which at least the supplemental is a must-do before we leave. We 
hope everyone will keep in mind the schedules we are trying to make. We 
will be happy on our side to work as quickly as we can.
  We have a few problems that are very obvious. We have 10 hours set 
aside on the budge resolution when it comes back. While it would be 
possible to yield back some of that time, there is no way that all of 
it will be yielded back.
  The supplemental appropriations bill is something that some Members 
will have to take a look at before agreeing to a time limit or final 
vote on it. So we have a lot to do.
  I am personally disappointed that we are not going to be able to move 
some of those items tonight, but I understand, having been in the same 
position as my friend from Kentucky, that we do not always have control 
over what goes on.
  On this side, we will be happy to cooperate any way we can, but these 
are very important issues and we can only give up so many rights. We 
have to be very careful what rights we give up, I guess is what I 
should say.
  I repeat for the third time, we will cooperate tomorrow in any way we 
can short of giving up what we believe are principled matters on these 
two important issues.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
  The Senator from Kentucky.
  Mr. McCONNELL. It is certainly our hope and desire to finish both the 
supplemental appropriations and the budget conference tomorrow. That is 
the goal we are all working toward.

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