[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 43 (Wednesday, March 31, 2004)]
[Senate]
[Page S3515]
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                   ORDERS FOR THURSDAY, APRIL 1, 2004

  Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that when the 
Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 9:30 a.m. on 
Thursday, April 1. I further ask 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 a period for the 
transaction of morning business for up to 60 minutes, with the first 30 
minutes under the control of the Democratic leader or his designee and 
the final 30 minutes under the control of the majority leader or his 
designee. I further ask unanimous consent that following the 60 minutes 
of morning business, the Senate resume consideration of H. R. 4, the 
welfare reauthorization bill; provided that there be 60 minutes of 
debate equally divided between the chairman and the ranking member of 
the Finance Committee for debate only; provided further, that the 
Senate then proceed to the cloture vote on the substitute amendment to 
the bill.
  The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so 
ordered.

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