[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 14 (Wednesday, February 8, 2006)]
[Senate]
[Page S781]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                                SCHEDULE

  Mr. CHAMBLISS. Mr. President, we will begin today's session with a 
period of morning business for up to 1 hour. At the conclusion of 
morning business, we will begin consideration of S. 852, the asbestos 
legislation. Last night, we were able to invoke cloture on the motion 
to proceed to the asbestos bill. The order last night allows us to 
proceed to the bill for debate only. Even though amendments will not be 
in order today, the majority leader hopes we will use the time today 
constructively and Members will come to the floor to talk on the bill 
or their submitted amendments.
  We expect to move this bill forward this week by making progress on 
amendments. There is plenty of time this week to consider amendments 
and vote on various proposals. Having said that, a number of colleagues 
have asked about Friday. The leader reminds everybody that Friday will 
be a working day and Senators can expect rollcall votes.
  In addition to this bill, we have other issues to consider, including 
executive nominations that have yet to clear the calendar.

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