[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 22]
[Senate]
[Page 30464]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                                SCHEDULE

  Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, this morning the Senate will resume 
consideration of the Energy conference report. There will be 60 minutes 
of debate prior to the vote on the motion to invoke cloture. Therefore, 
the first vote of today's session is expected to occur shortly after 
10:30.
  At this point, I ask unanimous consent that the live quorum that is 
required under rule XXII be waived.
  The PRESIDENT pro tempore. Is there objection?
  Without objection, it is so ordered.
  Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, I urge my colleagues this morning to vote 
for cloture. I will say more just before the vote. But I do encourage 
Members to weigh very carefully the vote that will be taken in about an 
hour.
  This bill is a balanced approach to ensuring this country's energy 
security through this national energy policy.
  If cloture is invoked, we will work with Members to establish a time 
certain for the vote on passage of this conference report.
  In addition, throughout the afternoon we will attempt to clear any 
additional conference reports that may arise from the House.
  I will update everyone on the schedule later today as we watch the 
progress on the remaining legislative items.

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