[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 110 (Wednesday, September 7, 2005)]
[Senate]
[Page S9693]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
SCHEDULE
Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, just a short while ago, the Senate
proceeded as a body to the U.S. Supreme Court to pay final respect to
the late Chief Justice William Rehnquist. We continue this morning with
tributes to the Chief Justice. Senators will be able to come to the
Senate floor until 12 noon to make those statements.
Order of Procedure
I ask unanimous consent that at 12 noon today, the Senate proceed to
a vote on the adoption of a resolution honoring the life of Chief
Justice Rehnquist.
The PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered.
Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, Senators should be aware that the next vote
will occur at noon today. The Senate will also recess early this
afternoon during the funeral for Chief Justice Rehnquist as a further
mark of respect. If necessary, we will return to session later today to
consider any additional Katrina-related legislation or tributes.
This week, we also anticipate a further supplemental appropriations
bill relative to the efforts in our Gulf States. We will consider that
bill as expeditiously as possible to continue the recovery and rescue
efforts.
Finally, I remind my colleagues that tomorrow we will begin
consideration of the Commerce-Justice-Science appropriations bill. The
measure has important hurricane-related issues, including small
business disaster loans and Justice Department law enforcement
assistance grants. Votes will occur during the remainder of the week as
we consider these matters.
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