[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 132 (Wednesday, September 24, 2003)]
[Senate]
[Page S11877]
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                                SCHEDULE

  Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, this morning the Senate will conduct a 
period of morning business to allow Senators to speak. Following 
morning business, at approximately 10:35, the Senate will begin 
consideration of the DC appropriations bill. I know there is one issue 
that will require some debate and a vote, but it is my hope we can 
complete this bill in a relatively short period of time. Typically, 
this is an appropriations measure that has not consumed a great deal of 
floor time. Senator DeWine will be ready at a little after 10:30 this 
morning, and we will monitor progress on this legislation, with the 
hope of finishing soon.
  I also add that we hope again to be receiving from the House some of 
the completed appropriations conference reports. Once those reports are 
received, I will be speaking to the Democratic leader about scheduling 
those measures for floor action. Again, I hope we can move quickly on 
those items and get them to the President's desk for his signature as 
soon as possible.
  Finally, I also want to remind Members that we will continue to 
schedule votes on available nominations throughout the week. We have 
eight judicial nominations pending on the Executive Calendar. Four of 
these nominations should be ready for Senate action, and we will 
schedule them over the course of the next day or so. As always, we will 
keep Members apprised of the voting schedule and as to when the first 
vote is ordered today.
  Some people have asked about next week. I have already told people 
that we will be voting on Monday of next week. I mention that because a 
number of people have asked me.

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