[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 166 (Tuesday, December 20, 2005)]
[Senate]
[Page S14196]
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                                PROGRAM

  Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, tomorrow we are moving to finish our final 
business. We have several critical matters to dispose of before we 
break for the holidays, and there will be, as we said earlier, a series 
of rollcall votes on the deficit reduction conference report starting 
sometime around 9:15 in the morning. Senators should be prepared for 
votes throughout the day on the deficit reduction bill, the remaining 
appropriations conference reports, and other legislative and executive 
matters which must be disposed of before we adjourn.
  Again, as we have said earlier, Senators should stay close to the 
Chamber throughout the day. It will be a very busy day, and I thank all 
of my colleagues in advance for their patience. I know this is a very 
challenging time of year as we juggle planning for the holidays, 
constituent work, as well as completing our business here.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The minority leader is recognized.
  Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent in the hour that has 
been specified for debate following disposition of S. 1932 that the 30 
minutes under the control of the Democrats be divided as follows: 2 
minutes each for Senators Feingold and Boxer, 3 minutes each for 
Senators Bingaman and Lieberman; that Senator Byrd be extended 7\1/2\ 
minutes; Senator Cantwell would have 12\1/2\ minutes under her control. 
That uses our 30 minutes.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
  Mr. FRIST. I ask unanimous consent the Senator from Louisiana be 
given 20 minutes, after which I will come back and close.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
  The Senator from Louisiana is recognized for 20 minutes.

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