[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 98 (Monday, June 18, 2007)]
[Senate]
[Page S7833]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  MEASURE READ THE FIRST TIME--S. 1639

  Mr. BINGAMAN. Mr. President, I understand that S. 1639, introduced 
earlier today by Senators Kennedy and Specter, is at the desk, and I 
ask for its first reading.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title.
  The legislative clerk read as follows:

       A bill (S. 1639) to provide for comprehensive immigration 
     reform and for other purposes.

  Mr. BINGAMAN. Mr. President, I now ask for its second reading and 
object to my own request.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection is heard.

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