[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 96 (Tuesday, July 13, 2004)]
[Senate]
[Page S7944]
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                           ORDER OF BUSINESS

  Mr. LAUTENBERG. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that I have 15 
minutes to make my presentation in morning business, and if my time 
extends beyond the time allocated, that it be equally available to the 
Republican side as well.
  The PRESIDENT pro tempore. On behalf of the Senate leadership, the 
Chair objects until we are so informed that they have cleared that 
process. The Senator's time is running.
  Mr. LAUTENBERG. Mr. President, I was unaware of that. Be that as it 
may, may I ask from the Parliamentarian or the Chair, what is the 
business that follows immediately after morning business?
  The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The Senate will resume consideration of 
S.J. Res. 40, which is the marriage amendment.
  Mr. LAUTENBERG. I just want to be sure. We are going to be discussing 
whether we put into the Constitution a ban on gay marriage. As a 
consequence, we are not going to be able to discuss issues that affect 
Halliburton or this war or the condition of our country. I assume that 
is correct, Mr. President.
  The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The Chair is not in a position to debate 
with the Senator.
  Mr. LAUTENBERG. It is no debate; it is a question of what is 
generally appropriate and available on the floor of the Senate, and 
when courtesies are extended.
  The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The Senator's time is running.

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