[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 161 (Friday, November 7, 2003)]
[Senate]
[Page S14282]
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                  ORDERS FOR MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2003

  Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that when the 
Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 1 p.m., Monday, 
November 10. I further ask 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 consideration of H.R. 
2799, the Commerce-State-Justice appropriations bill, as provided under 
the previous order.
  Mr. REID. Mr. President, reserving the right to object.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Nevada.
  Mr. REID. Mr. President, we feel part of the accomplishments of this 
Senate. But for our cooperation and hard work, we would not have 
accomplished as much as we have. Earlier in this week we did some very 
good things and we produced a lot of work.
  We cannot undue what has been done--feelings hurt, feelings of 
concern--as to why we are in the present position, but it has happened. 
We cannot undue that, I guess.
  But I say to the distinguished majority leader, it is too bad we are 
in this position because I really could see the light at the end of 
that tunnel. It is very blurred today.
  I hope we can finish our work. There is so much we all have to do in 
our respective States. But I just want to tell the leader that the long 
list of work that we did was a joint accomplishment. I know the leader 
acknowledges that. I just hope, somehow, next week, with the 30 hours 
that have been placed in our path, we could still work our way through 
all this and be more productive than I see the time ahead of us.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, the request is agreed to.
  Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, before we close I need just a couple 
minutes in case we can do one more brief piece of business, and then we 
will close very shortly.
  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. FRIST. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for 
the quorum call be rescinded.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

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