[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 1]
[Senate]
[Page 524]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                   UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST--S. 1072

  Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, I have been in discussions with a number of 
Senators regarding next week's schedule. We had previously stated that 
it would be our intention to begin consideration of the highway bill on 
Monday.
  I had hoped we could start with opening statements on the bill on 
Monday and limit Monday to debate only to allow the Finance Committee 
to complete their work on their section of the highway bill. 
Unfortunately, we were unable to reach a consent to begin; therefore, 
it will be necessary that I file cloture on a motion to proceed.
  Having said that, I now ask unanimous consent that at 2 p.m. on 
Monday, February 2, the Senate proceed to the consideration of Calendar 
No. 426, S. 1072, the highway bill.
  Mr. REID. Mr. President, on behalf of Senator Graham of Florida, I 
object.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The objection is heard.

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