[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 7 (Monday, January 31, 2005)]
[Senate]
[Page S615]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                                SCHEDULE

  Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, today we are in a period for morning 
business with Senators permitted to speak and introduce legislation. We 
are hoping to confirm the nomination of Samuel Bodman to be Secretary 
of Energy. We expect that nomination to require little or no debate and 
a rollcall vote is not anticipated. Therefore, we do not expect any 
rollcall votes today.
  In addition to the Bodman nomination, this week we expect to consider 
the nomination of Alberto Gonzales to be Attorney General of the United 
States. I have been discussing with the Democratic leader the prospects 
for an agreement for debate and a vote on the Gonzales nomination. I 
understand Members wish to talk on that nomination, but at some point I 
hope we can reach an agreement as to a reasonable period for debate and 
a time certain to vote.
  I will continue to discuss this matter with the Democratic leader, 
and I hope to lock in a consent agreement at the earliest time. We have 
talked about it this morning and we will be talking about it over the 
course of the day and tomorrow.
  The Homeland Security Secretary designate, Mr. Chertoff, is also 
expected to be reported by committee later this week. Following that, 
as soon as possible we would like to consider this nomination as well.
  As a reminder to our colleagues, the President will deliver the State 
of the Union Address on Wednesday evening. Senators are asked to begin 
gathering in the Senate Chamber at 8:30 on Wednesday so we can proceed 
promptly at 8:40 to the Hall of the House of Representatives for the 9 
p.m. address.
  I do want to thank everyone for their attention and will have further 
updates on the schedule at the close today.

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