[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 5]
[Senate]
[Page 6166]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                   MEASURE PLACED ON CALENDAR--S. 607

  Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, I understand that S. 607 is at the desk 
and due for a second reading.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator is correct.
  The clerk will read the bill for the second time by title.
  The senior assistant bill clerk read as follows:

       A bill (S. 607) to improve patient access to health care 
     services and provide improved medical care by reducing the 
     excessive burden the liability system places on the health 
     care delivery system.

  Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, I object to further proceedings.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The bill will be placed on the calendar.
  Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, I suggest the absence of a quorum.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll.
  The senior assistant bill clerk proceeded to call the roll.
  Mr. TALENT. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for 
the quorum call be rescinded.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
  Mr. TALENT. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that I be 
recognized in morning business for a period of up to 15 minutes.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

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