[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 1]
[Senate]
[Page 352]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                                SCHEDULE

  Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, this morning the Senate will be in a period 
for morning business to allow Senators to make statements and to 
introduce legislation. Yesterday, we began consideration of the pension 
rate reform bill but did not complete action on that measure. If 
Senators desire to speak on behalf of that legislation, I do encourage 
them to come to the floor today during morning business.
  As I announced yesterday, there will be no rollcall votes today. When 
we finish our business today, the Senate will reconvene on Monday to 
resume debate on this important pension rate bill. I expect amendments 
to be offered on Monday. However, any votes on Monday will be held over 
until Tuesday's session. Again, no rollcall votes will occur on Monday.
  We will finish the pension bill Tuesday or Wednesday. I very much 
would like to complete that bill Tuesday, if at all possible, but we 
will finish it either Tuesday or Wednesday of next week and, as always, 
Senators will be notified of rollcall votes as they are scheduled.
  I thank everybody for their participation and cooperation during the 
omnibus debate. It was the unfinished business from the last session 
and took a lot of cooperation on both sides of the aisle. That was 
demonstrated over the last several days, which we all very much 
appreciate.
  The funding measure passed yesterday. As people saw from the ultimate 
vote, it was a bipartisan measure. It passed by a large bipartisan 
margin, and I appreciate the Members' assistance as we worked through 
the unanimous consent agreement in order to bring that bill to 
conclusion.
  Lastly, before we finish our business for the day, we expect to be 
able to consider additional executive nominations that are on the 
calendar. I will continue to work with the Democratic leadership to 
move forward on those nominations that are available. I am pleased the 
Senate will be able to act on these important positions.

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