[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 21]
[Senate]
[Page 29028]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




MEASURES PLACED ON THE CALENDAR--S. 1862, S. 1863, S. 1864, S. 1865, S. 
                                  1877

  Mr. BOND. Mr. President, I understand there are five bills at the 
desk, and they are due for a second reading. I ask unanimous consent 
that the clerk read the titles of the bills en bloc for a second time.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk 
will read the bills by title.
  The assistant legislative clerk read as follows:

       A bill (S. 1862) to provide certain exceptions from 
     requirements for bilateral agreements with Australia and the 
     United Kingdom for exemptions from the International Traffic 
     in Arms Regulations.
       A bill (S. 1863) to authorize the transfer of certain Naval 
     vessels.
       A bill (S. 1864) to enhance the security of the United 
     States and United States allies.
       A bill (S. 1865) to enhance the security of the United 
     States and United States allies.
       A bill (S. 1866) to enhance the security of the United 
     States and United States allies.

  Mr. BOND. I would object to further proceedings en bloc.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The objection is heard. The bills will be 
placed on the calendar.
  Mr. BOND. I suggest the absence of a quorum.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll.
  The assistant legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.
  Mrs. FEINSTEIN. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order 
for the quorum call be rescinded.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
  Mrs. FEINSTEIN. Mr. President, is the Senate in morning business?
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senate is in morning business.

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