[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 30 (Thursday, March 9, 2006)]
[Senate]
[Page S1925]
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                                SCHEDULE


                           Order of Procedure

  Ms. COLLINS. Mr. President, this morning the Senate will be in a 
period of morning business. I ask unanimous consent that the period be 
extended until 12 noon with the time equally divided in the usual form.
  The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so 
ordered.
  Ms. COLLINS. Mr. President, I further ask unanimous consent that the 
majority leader be recognized at the conclusion of morning business.
  The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so 
ordered.
  Ms. COLLINS. Mr. President, last night the majority leader filed 
cloture on the lobbying reform bill. Under the rule, that vote would 
occur on Friday although it is hoped that the vote could be expedited 
and occur sometime today.
  As a reminder, the majority leader has announced that it is also 
possible--and indeed we hope--to consider the lobbying reform-related 
amendments throughout the day today if an agreement can be reached.
  Also, Senators should be aware that all first-degree amendments to 
the lobbying reform bill must be filed at the desk by 1 o'clock today 
as provided for under rule XXII.

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