[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 55 (Tuesday, April 27, 2004)]
[Senate]
[Page S4383]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                                SCHEDULE

  Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, this morning, we will have a period of 
morning business for up to 60 minutes. The first 30 minutes of that 
time will be under the control of the Democratic leader, and the second 
30 minutes will be controlled by this side of the aisle. Following 
morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to 
proceed to S. 150, a bill relating to the taxation of Internet access.

  Last night, the Senate invoked cloture on the motion to proceed by a 
vote of 74 to 11. Under the agreement reached following that vote, 
there will be an additional 2 hours 40 minutes remaining for debate on 
the motion. Following that debate, the motion will be agreed to, and 
the Senate will begin consideration of the Internet tax legislation. No 
vote will be necessary on proceeding. However, votes are expected today 
in relation to amendments that may be offered to the underlying bill.
  I stated yesterday that it is my desire to consider the Internet 
access tax bill over the course of the next few days and to complete 
the bill prior to the end of the week. Hopefully, we can make progress 
today. Senators are encouraged to notify the managers of the bill if 
they intend to offer amendments to the bill.
  I also remind my colleagues that the Senate will recess from 12:45 
p.m. until 2:15 p.m. today for the weekly policy lunches.
  I yield the floor.

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