[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 122 (Tuesday, September 27, 2005)]
[Senate]
[Page S10461]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                                SCHEDULE

  Mr. President, shortly, we will resume consideration of John Roberts 
to be Chief Justice of the United States. Last night, we locked in a 
consent which provides for the final vote on confirmation. That vote 
will occur at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday.
  Today, we have controlled time to allow Senators to come to the 
Chamber to give their statements on this extremely important 
nomination. As usual, we will recess from 12:30 until 2:15 for the 
weekly policy luncheons.
  As mentioned last night, the Appropriations Committee is expected to 
report the Defense appropriations bill tomorrow. We expect the Senate 
to begin consideration of that bill on Thursday following the Roberts 
nomination.
  I also remind my colleagues that we need to pass a continuing 
resolution by the close of business this week.
  Finally, I once again alert all Members that we are working under a 
very compressed schedule. Next week, we will need to accommodate the 
Rosh Hashanah holiday, and therefore we will be stacking rollcall votes 
for midweek. Given this schedule, it is extremely important that we use 
our time wisely, both this week and obviously next week as well. 
Therefore, Members should anticipate busy sessions Thursday and Friday 
of this week. Friday will be a working day as we make progress on the 
Defense appropriations bill. Senators should plan their schedules 
accordingly.
  Mr. President, I suggest the absence of a quorum.
  The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will call the roll.
  The legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.
  Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for 
the quorum call be dispensed with.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Sununu). Without objection, it is so 
ordered.
  Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent to speak as if in 
morning business.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.