[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 54 (Monday, April 26, 2004)]
[Senate]
[Page S4379]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               MEASURE PLACED ON THE CALENDAR--H.R. 2844

  Mr. ALEXANDER. I understand there is a bill at the desk that is due 
for its second reading.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will read the bill for a second time 
by title.
  The assistant legislative clerk read as follows:

       A bill (H.R. 2844) to require the States to hold special 
     elections to fill vacancies in the House of Representatives, 
     and for other purposes.

  Mr. ALEXANDER. Mr. President, in order to place the bill on the 
calendar under provisions of rule XIV, I object to further proceedings.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection is heard. The bill will be placed on 
the calendar.

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