[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 1]
[Senate]
[Page 1408]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                                PROGRAM

  Mr. FRIST. For the information of all Senators, the Senate will 
return for business on Tuesday. On Tuesday, we will resume 
consideration of the appropriations measure. I understand there are 
several Members on the other side of the aisle who have agreed to offer 
their amendments during Tuesday's session. Under the previous order, 
the Senate will vote on passage of the Amber alert bill at 5:15 on 
Tuesday. Therefore, Senators can expect the first vote of next week to 
occur at 5:15. Additional votes will occur during Tuesday's session.
  In addition to considering further amendments to the appropriations 
measure, it is my hope that on Tuesday the Senate will consider the 
nomination of Tom Ridge to be Secretary of Homeland Security. I believe 
some Members have indicated their desire to speak in regard to that 
nomination, and a rollcall vote is anticipated. I hope that on Tuesday 
we will be able to reach an agreement to allow for that debate and a 
rollcall vote Tuesday evening.
  Finally, I wish to announce to Members that they should expect busy 
sessions and late nights next week. We have no choice but to press on 
and complete this matter. I hope Members will cooperate and offer their 
amendments in a timely manner so we can complete these appropriations 
next week. I thank Members for their cooperation in advance.

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