[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 20]
[Senate]
[Page 28677]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                       MEASURE PLACED ON CALENDAR

  Mr. BURNS. Mr. President, I understand that there is a joint 
resolution at the desk due its second reading.
  The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will read the resolution the 
second time.
  The bill clerk read as follows:

       A joint resolution (S.J. Res. 37) urging the President to 
     negotiate a new base rights agreement with the Government of 
     Panama in order for United States Armed Forces to be 
     stationed in Panama after December 31, 1999.

  Mr. BURNS. Mr. President, I object to further proceedings on this 
resolution at this time.
  The PRESIDENT pro tempore. Objection is heard. Under the rule, the 
joint resolution will be placed on the calendar.
  Mr. BURNS. Mr. President, I suggest the absence of a quorum.
  The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will call the roll.
  The bill clerk proceeded to call the roll.
  (Mr. BURNS assumed the chair.)
  Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for 
the quorum call be rescinded.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

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