[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 149 (Wednesday, October 22, 2003)]
[Senate]
[Page S13011]
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             UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST--EXECUTIVE CALENDAR

  Mr. INHOFE. Madam President, as in executive session, I ask unanimous 
consent that at a time determined by the majority leader, after 
consultation with the Democratic leader, the Senate proceed to 
executive session in consideration of Calendar No. 405, Michael 
Leavitt, to be Administrator of the EPA; further, that there be then 2 
hours for debate equally divided in the usual form. I further ask 
unanimous consent that following that debate the Senate proceed to a 
vote on the confirmation of the nomination, with no intervening action 
or debate; I further ask consent that following the vote, the President 
be immediately notified of the Senate's action and the Senate then 
resume legislative session.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection?
  Mr. HOLLINGS. Madam President, on behalf of colleagues on this side 
of the aisle, I am compelled to object, and I do object.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection is heard.
  Mr. INHOFE. Madam President, I yield the floor.
  Mr. McCAIN. Madam President, I suggest the absence of a quorum.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll.
  The assistant legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.
  Mr. McCAIN. Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the order 
for the quorum call be rescinded.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from New Mexico.
  Mr. DOMENICI. I ask unanimous consent that I be permitted to speak 
for up to 3 minutes to make an announcement with reference to committee 
work in the Senate.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

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