[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 146 (Friday, October 17, 2003)]
[Senate]
[Page S12769]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                                SCHEDULE

  Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, this morning we will be proceeding 
immediately to a series of stacked votes on some of the pending 
amendments to the Iraq-Afghanistan supplemental. Last night, we were 
able to reach an agreement which has put us in a position to finish 
this bill today. Following the early sequence of votes, the chairman 
will be working on either clearing or scheduling for votes the other 
pending amendments.
  In addition, under the order there are a few other amendments that 
may yet be offered. I ask those Senators who still intend to offer 
amendments to share those amendments with both sides so they can be 
reviewed. This will be helpful and allow us to schedule any necessary 
debate and votes in a timely way today.
  The Senate will finish the bill today. We will remain in session 
until it is complete. A busy session is expected, and I ask for 
Members' patience as we approach the final hours of this bill. I remind 
my colleagues they should remain close to the Chamber throughout 
today's session to allow us to finish at the earliest hour.
  During this morning's series of votes, all votes after the first will 
be 10 minutes in length. We will be closing these votes quickly, and it 
is imperative that Members remain in or around the Senate Chamber to 
avoid missing a vote.
  Having said that, I believe we are ready to begin, and I thank 
Members for their patience and cooperation during this busy morning.

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