[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 70 (Monday, May 12, 2003)]
[Senate]
[Page S6033]
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                    ORDERS FOR TUESDAY, MAY 13, 2003

  Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that when the 
Senate completes its business today, it stand in adjournment until 10 
a.m. on Tuesday, May 13. 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 the Senate then begin a 
period of morning business with Members permitted to speak for up to 10 
minutes each. I further ask unanimous consent that the Senate recess 
from 12:30 until 2:15 for the weekly party lunches.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection?
  Mr. REID. Mr. President, reserving the right to object, I would like 
to propound a parliamentary inquiry to the Chair.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Does the Senator yield for that purpose?
  Mr. McCONNELL. Yes.
  Mr. REID. Mr. President, is S. 2 as reported by the Finance Committee 
a reconciliation bill?
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The answer to the Senator's inquiry is no.
  Mr. REID. If the Senate takes up S. 2, it then would be fully 
debatable and open to amendment. Is that correct?
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator is correct.
  Mr. REID. I have no objection to the request propounded by the 
distinguished Senator from Kentucky.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

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