[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 2]
[Senate]
[Page 2876]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                                PROGRAM

  Mr. HATCH. For the information of Senators, tomorrow the Senate will 
resume debate on the nomination of Miguel Estrada. We have now spent 4 
days, over 20 hours, debating this well-qualified and capable nominee. 
While my colleagues on the other side of the aisle continue to object 
to any time agreement, we will continue to work with them to move this 
nomination to a final vote.
  Many Members have participated in the debate, and we appreciate their 
efforts. However, at some point each side will have had adequate time 
to make their case, and that the Senate should then vote on this 
nomination. At this time, we will continue to give Members the 
opportunity to speak. Senators should, therefore, expect a late night 
tomorrow.
  In addition to the Estrada nomination, it is the leader's intention 
to also complete action on the omnibus appropriations conference report 
prior to the President's Day recess. Again, I remind Senators that they 
should expect late nights and rollcall votes throughout the remainder 
of the week.

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