[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 27 (Thursday, March 4, 2004)]
[Senate]
[Page S2254]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                                PROGRAM

  Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, on Monday, the Senate will begin 
consideration of the budget resolution. Senator Nickles and Senator 
Conrad will be here on Monday morning to kick off the debate on that 
important matter and receive any amendments that may be offered on 
Monday.
  It is the intention of the managers to have a full day of debate on 
the resolution during Monday's session. At this time, I will say that 
rollcall votes are possible Monday evening. A vote or votes may occur 
in relation to amendments on the budget resolution or judicial 
nominations. We will alert Members when a vote becomes locked in for a 
certain time.
  I remind my colleagues that under budget procedures, there will be up 
to 50 hours of debate on the resolution, and we will complete action on 
the budget prior to adjourning for the March recess. Therefore, our 
colleagues should expect a very busy week next week with late night 
sessions and votes throughout the week. I encourage all Members to 
arrange their schedules accordingly.

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