[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 68 (Friday, May 20, 2005)]
[Senate]
[Page S5551]
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SCHEDULE
Mr. ALLARD. Mr. President, today, the Senate will resume
consideration of the nomination of Priscilla Owen to be a circuit judge
for the Fifth Circuit. This will be the third consecutive day of debate
on this well-qualified nominee. We have had a good debate on the Owen
nomination, with a number of Members, on both sides of the aisle,
speaking on the issue. As the majority leader announced yesterday, we
will be seeking a unanimous consent agreement to set a time certain for
a confirmation vote on the Owen nomination. If an objection is raised
to a time agreement, a cloture motion will be filed later today.
Also, as announced by the leader, there will be no rollcall votes
today. The next rollcall vote will be on Monday, and that vote will
likely be in relation to a motion to instruct in order to request the
presence of absent Senators. Additional votes are possible on Monday,
and the leader will update that schedule on Monday.
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