[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 32 (Friday, March 12, 2004)]
[Senate]
[Page S2755]
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                                SCHEDULE

  Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, today the Senate will be in a period of 
morning business to allow the Senators to make statements and to 
introduce legislation.
  As I announced last night, or early this morning, there will be no 
rollcall votes over the course of today. I do not anticipate a long 
session today. If Senators do wish to introduce legislation or make 
statements, I encourage them to do so this morning.
  We were able to complete the budget resolution about 9 hours ago, at 
1 in the morning, or shortly after that. I thank all of my colleagues 
for their willingness to stay very late last night and into the early 
hours of the morning in order to complete our business.
  Truthfully, it was a very busy week, but the fact we were able to 
pass this budget resolution with reconciliation, the fact we were able 
to do a couple judges early this morning and finish business on a 
number of nominations, I think should bring us all a great deal of 
satisfaction. It is very important for us in these busy times to 
continue to govern, and govern well. I think yesterday represented just 
that.
  As I look over yesterday, we completed 19 rollcall votes throughout 
the day and evening. We had very few breaks. Chairman Nickles and 
Ranking Member Conrad did a tremendous job in processing the amendments 
and bringing the resolution to completion. I thank them for their 
efforts.
  As a reminder, the next rollcall vote will occur on Tuesday, March 
23. I will have more to say on the upcoming schedule at the close of 
business today.
  Mr. President, I have several unanimous consent requests. Would the 
Democratic leader like to comment?
  Mr. DASCHLE. No.

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