[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 1]
[Senate]
[Page 262]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                                SCHEDULE

  Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, this morning the Senate will resume 
debate on the conference report to accompany H.R. 2673, the Omnibus 
appropriations bill. Under the order, there will be 4\1/2\ hours for 
debate prior to a second cloture vote. It is my hope that cloture will 
be invoked and that the Senate can then conclude action on this vital 
funding measure. Senators should therefore expect at least one vote--we 
hope two, beginning at approximately 2 this afternoon. If time is 
yielded back, that vote may come earlier. As always, we will notify 
Senators when the vote is expected.
  On behalf of the majority leader, I would also announce that if we 
finish the Omnibus this afternoon, the Senate may begin consideration 
of the pension rate reform bill. Prior to our adjournment, we reached a 
unanimous consent agreement for the consideration of that bill. Members 
who intend to debate and offer amendments to the pension rate bill 
should remain available following today's Omnibus vote.
  I thank all colleagues for their attention and we hope to wrap up the 
Omnibus this afternoon.
  I yield the floor.

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