[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 9]
[Senate]
[Page 11593]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                                SCHEDULE

  Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, today is a solemn day. In fact, this is a 
solemn week for the Senate as well as the entire country, as we pay 
special tribute to the life and to the Presidency of the late Ronald 
Reagan, the 40th President of the United States.
  Many Members are asking about the schedule for this week and when 
they may have the opportunity to make appropriate remarks. In light of 
the events surrounding this occasion, I do not expect the Senate to 
conduct normal business this week. I believe we should postpone the 
scheduled votes in relation to Defense authorization until next week. 
This week we will have several resolutions relating to the passing of 
President Reagan. In a moment we will pass the first of these 
resolutions.
  Members should be aware that although we will not be voting in 
relation to the Defense bill, rollcall votes may be scheduled this week 
in relation to the various resolutions scheduled over the course of the 
week saluting the life and legacy of Ronald Reagan. No votes will occur 
prior to 2:15 p.m. on Tuesday in any event. I will have more to say on 
the voting schedule later today.
  In addition, we will have extended morning business periods through 
Wednesday to accommodate Senators who desire to speak.

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