{ 1998/06/25 TIME: 23-15 , Thu. 105TH SENATE, SECOND SESSION}

{ NOT AN OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT OF THE SENATE PROCEEDINGS.}

{23:15:07 NSP} (MR. BURNS) { NOT AN OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT }

           OBJECTION. MR. BURNS: MR. PRESIDENT?
           I ASK UNANIMOUS CONSENT THE MAJORITY LEADER AFTER THE
           NOTIFICATION OF THE DEMOCRATIC LEADER MAY TURN TO CALENDAR
           NUMBER 354, S. 1182, THE HIGHER EDUCATION BILL, AND UPON THE
           REPORTING BY THE CLERK, THE CHAIRMAN BE IMMEDIATELY RECOGNIZED
           TO MODIFY THE COMMITTEE THE CLERK WILL REPORTED SUBSTITUTE. I
           FURTHER ASK THAT THERE BE SEVEN RELEVANT FIRST DEGREE HIGHER
           EDUCATION AMENDMENTS IN ORDER FOR EACH LEADER WITH RELEVANT

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           SECOND-DEGREE AMENDMENTS, AND FOLLOWING THE DEPOSITION OF THESE
           AMENENTS, THE SUBSTITUTE BE AGREED TO AND THE BILL BE ADVANCED
           TO THE THIRD READING, AND THE LABOR COMMITTEE BE IMMEDIATELY
           DISCHARGED FROM THE HOUSE COMPANION BILL H.R. 6. I FURTHER ASK
           THAT THE SENATE PROCEED TO ITS IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION AND ALL
           AFTER THE ENACTING CLAUSE BE STRICKEN. THE TEXT OF S. 1882 BE
           AMENDED AS I MENDED BE INSERTED. -R. 6 BE ADVANCED TO THE THIRD
           READING AND A VOTE OCCUR ON PASSAGE, ALL WITHOUT ANY

{23:16:08} (MR. BURNS) { NOT AN OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT }

           INTERVENING ACTION OR DEBATE. FINALLY, I ASK UNANIMOUS CONSENT
           THAT THE SENATE BILL, S. 1882 BE RETURNED TO THE CALENDAR.

{23:16:27 NSP} (THE PRESIDING OFFICER) { NOT AN OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT }

           THE PRESIDING OFFICER: WITHOUT OBJECTION. IF THE SENATOR WILL
           HER PIT THE CHAIR NEEDS TO APPOINT CONFEREES.

{23:16:44 NSP} (THE CLERK) { NOT AN OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT }

           THE CLERK: SENATORS BURNS, HUTCHISON OF TEXAS, FAIRCLOTH,
           CRAIG, STEECHGS, MURRAY, REID OF NEVADA, INNO WAY AND BYRD.

{23:16:50 NSP} (THE PRESIDING OFFICER) { NOT AN OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT }

           THE PRESIDING OFFICER: THE SENATOR FROM MONTANA.

{23:16:55 NSP} (MR. BURNS) { NOT AN OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT }

           MR. BURNS: MR. PRESIDENT, I SEND A BILL TO THE DESK AND ASK
           THAT IT BE READ FOR THE FIRST TIME.

{23:17:11 NSP} (THE PRESIDING OFFICER) { NOT AN OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT }

           THE PRESIDING OFFICER: THE CLERK WILL READ THE BILL FOR THE
           FIRST TIME.

{23:17:18 NSP} (THE CLERK) { NOT AN OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT }

           THE CLERK: A BILL TO ESTABLISH LEGAL STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES
           FOR PRODUCT LIABILITY LITIGATION. S. 2236.

{23:17:25 NSP} (MR. BURNS) { NOT AN OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT }

           MR. BURNS: MR. PRESIDENT, I NOW ASK FOR A SECOND READING AND
           WOULD OBJECT TO MY OWN REQUEST.

{23:17:31 NSP} (THE PRESIDING OFFICER) { NOT AN OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT }

           THE PRESIDING OFFICER: OBJECTION IS HEARD. THE BILL WILL REMAIN
           AT THE DESK.

{23:17:33 NSP} (MR. BURNS) { NOT AN OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT }

           MR. BURNS: MR. PRESIDENT, I ASK UNANIMOUS CONSENT THAT THE
           SENATE PROCEED TO IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION OF S. CON. RES. 106,
           SUBMITTED EARLIER BY SENATORS WARNER AND FORD.

{23:17:44 NSP} (THE PRESIDING OFFICER) { NOT AN OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT }

           THE PRESIDING OFFICER: WITHOUT OBJECTION. THE CLERK WILL
           REPORT.

{23:17:47 NSP} (THE CLERK) { NOT AN OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT }

           THE CLERK: SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 106 TO COMMEND THE
           LIBRARY OF CONGRESS FOR 200 YEARS OF OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO
           CONGRESS AND THE NATION AND TO ENCOURAGE ACTIVITIES TO
           COMMEMORATE THE BICENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY OF THE LIBRARY OF
           CONGRESS.

{23:17:59 NSP} (MR. BURNS) { NOT AN OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT }

           MR. BURNS: MR. PRESIDENT, I ASK UNANIMOUS CONSENT THE
           RESOLUTION BE AGREED TO, THE PREAMBLE BE AGREED TO, THE MOTION
           TO RECONSIDER BE LAID UPON THE TABLE AND ANY STATEMENTS
           RELATING TO THE RESOLUTION APPEAR AT THIS POINT IN THE RECORD.

{23:18:19 NSP} (THE PRESIDING OFFICER) { NOT AN OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT }

           THE PRESIDING OFFICER: WITHOUT OBJECTION. MR. BURNS: MR.
           PRESIDENT?
           IN EXECUTIVE SESSION I ASK UNANIMOUS CONSENT THAT ON FRIDAY,
           JUNE 26, IT BE IN ORDER FOR THE MAJORITY LEADER, AFTER
           CONSULTATION WITH THE MINORITY LEADER, TO PROCEED TO EXECUTIVE
           SESSION FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF THE NOMINATION OF EXECUTIVE
           CALENDAR NUMBER 574, THE NOMINATION OF A. HOWARD MATZ TO BE
           U.S. DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA. I
           FURTHER ASK CONSENT THAT AT THE TIME THE SENATE PROCEED

{23:18:50} (THE PRESIDING OFFICER) { NOT AN OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT }

           IMMEDIATELY TO A VOTE ON THE CONFIRMATION OF THE NOMINATION AND
           THAT IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THAT VOTE THE SENATE PROCEED TO A
           VOTE ON THE NOMINATION OF EXECUTIVE CALENDAR NUMBER 621,
           VICTORIA ROBERTS TO BE U.S. DISTRICT JUDGE FOR MICHIGAN. I
           FURTHER ASK CONSENT THAT FOLLOWING THE VOTES AND THE MOTIONS TO
           RECONSIDER BE LAID UPON THE TABLE, THE PRESIDENT BE IMMEDIATELY
           NOTIFIED OF THE SENATE'S ACTION AND THE SENATE THEN RETURN TO
           LEGISLATIVE SESSION.

{23:19:18 NSP} (THE PRESIDING OFFICER) { NOT AN OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT }

           THE PRESIDING OFFICER: WITHOUT OBJECTION.

{23:19:20 NSP} (MR. BURNS) { NOT AN OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT }

           MR. BURNS: MR. PRESIDENT, I ASK UNANIMOUS CONSENT THAT THE
           SENATE IMMEDIATELY PROCEED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO CONSIDER THE
           MILITARY NOMINATIONS FOR WHICH WERE REPORTED TODAY BY THE ARMED
           SERVICES COMMITTEE. I FURTHER ASK UNANIMOUS CONSENT THAT THE
           NOMINATIONS BE CONFIRMED, THE MOTIONS TO RECONSIDER BE LAID
           UPON THE TABLE, THE PRESIDENT BE IMMEDIATELY NOTIFIED OF THE
           SENATE'S ACTION AND THE SENATE THEN RETURN TO LEGISLATIVE
           SESSION.

{23:19:46 NSP} (THE PRESIDING OFFICER) { NOT AN OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT }

           THE PRESIDING OFFICER: WITHOUT OBJECTION.

{23:19:49 NSP} (MR. BURNS) { NOT AN OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT }

           MR. BURNS: MR. PRESIDENT, I ASK UNANIMOUS CONSENT THAT THE
           SENATE IMMEDIATELY PROCEED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO CONSIDER THE
           FOLLOWING NOMINATIONS ON THE EXECUTIVE CALENDAR. NUMBER 264,
           NUMBER 501. NUMBER 646, NUMBER 650, AND 6 651. I FURTHER ASK
           UNANIMOUS CONSENT THAT THE NOMINATIONS BE CONFIRMED, THE
           MOTIONS TO RECONSIDER BE LAID UPON THE TABLE, THE PRESIDENT BE
           IMMEDIATELY NOTIFIED OF THE SENATE'S ACTION AND THE SENATE THEN
           RETURN TO LEGISLATIVE SESSION.

{23:20:20 NSP} (THE PRESIDING OFFICER) { NOT AN OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT }

           THE PRESIDING OFFICER: WITHOUT OBJECTION.

{23:20:23 NSP} (MR. BURNS) { NOT AN OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT }

           MR. BURNS: MR. PRESIDENT, I ASK UNANIMOUS CONSENT THAT THE
           SENATE NOW PROCEED TO THE CONSIDERATION OF THE FOLLOWING BILLS
           EN BLOC. CALENDAR NUMBER 185, S. 1158; CALENDAR 195, S. 1159;

{23:20:54} (MR. BURNS) { NOT AN OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT }

           CALENDAR NUMBER 216, S. 439; CALENDAR 217, S. 846; CALENDAR
           239, S. 799; CALENDAR 240, S. 814; CALENDAR 241, H.R. 960;
           CALENDAR NUMBER 246, S. 358, CALENDAR 252, H.R. 651; CALENDAR
           NUMBER 253, H.R. 653, CALENDAR NUMBER 254, H.R. 848, CALENDAR

{23:21:24} (MR. BURNS) { NOT AN OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT }

           NUMBER 255, H.R. 1184, AND CALENDAR 256, H.R. 217. MR.
           PRESIDENT, I ASK UNANIMOUS CONSENT THAT ANY COMMITTEE
           AMENDMENTS BE AGREED TO EXCEPT THOSE THAT ARE MODIFIED IN THE
           AMENDMENTS THAT ARE TO ADOPT IT. I ALSO ASK CONSENT THAT
           AMENDMENT NUMBER 3042 TO S. 1158, AMENDMENT 3043 TO S. 1159,
           AND AN AMENDMENT 3044 TO S. 538 BE CONSIDERED AS READ AND

{23:21:56} (MR. BURNS) { NOT AN OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT }

           AGREED TO EN BLOC, THE BILLS BE READ FOR THE THIRD TIME AND
           PASSED AS AMENDED, IF AMENDED, THE MOTIONS TO RECONSIDER BE
           LAID UPON THE TABLE, THE STATEMENTS RELATING TO THE BILLS
           APPEAR AT THIS POINT IN THE RECORD WITH THE ABOVE OCCURRING EN
           BLOC.

{23:22:15 NSP} (THE PRESIDING OFFICER) { NOT AN OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT }

           THE PRESIDING OFFICER: WITHOUT OBJECTION. A SENATOR: MR.
           PRESIDENT?

{23:22:18 NSP} (THE PRESIDING OFFICER) { NOT AN OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT }

           THE PRESIDING OFFICER: THE SENATOR FROM ALASKA.

{23:22:23 NSP} (MR. MURKOWSKI) { NOT AN OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT }

           MR. MURKOWSKI: MR. PRESIDENT, I WONDER IF MY FRIEND FROM
           MONTANA WOULD SIMPLY ALLOW ME TO ANNOUNCE FOR THOSE THAT HAVE
           BEEN ANXIOUSLY WAITING, THE ACCEPTANCE OF EXECUTIVE CALENDAR
           264. IT WAS THE NOMINATION OF MARY AN SULLIVAN TO BE THE
           GENERAL COUNSEL OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY, AND I KNOW
           SECRETARY PENA HAS BEEN TREMENDOUS INTERESTED IN THAT AS WELL
           AS MARY AN SULLIVAN. I AM PLEASED AT THIS ACTION TODAY. FURTHER
           EXECUTIVE CALENDAR NUMBER 501 THE NOMINATION OF DONALD J. BA

{23:22:56} (MR. MURKOWSKI) { NOT AN OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT }

           BARRY TO BE SECRETARY OF INTERIOR. I KNOW SECRETARY BABBITT AS
           WELL AS MR. BARRY HAS BEEN ANXIOUS FOR THIS EVENING. I WANTED
           TO TAKE THIS OPPORTUNITY WITH THE INDULGENCE OF THE PRESIDENT
           TO MAKE THAT STATEMENT AND I THANK YOU FOR THE MOMENT.

{23:23:14 NSP} (MR. BURNS) { NOT AN OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT }

           MR. BURNS: MR. PRESIDENT, I ASK UNANIMOUS CONSENT THAT THE
           MAJORITY LEADER, AFTER CONSULTATION WITH THE MINORITY LEADER,
           MAY PROCEED TO THE CONSIDERATION OF CALENDAR NUMBER 208, S.
           660, REGARDING UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA PUBLIC LANDS. I ASK
           UNANIMOUS CONSENT THAT UPON THE CONSIDERATION OF THE BILL, THE
           COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE BE AGREED TO, AND CONSIDERED ORIGINAL TEXT
           FOR THE PROPOSED -- FOR THE PURPOSE OF FURTHER AMENDMENT. I
           FURTHER ASK CONSENT THAT THE TOTAL DEBATE TIME BE LIMITED TO

{23:23:44} (MR. BURNS) { NOT AN OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT }

           SIX HOURS EQUALLY DIVIDED BETWEEN THE CHAIRMAN AND THE RANKING
           MEMBER. I FURTHER ASK THAT THE ONLY AMENDMENTS IN ORDER BE THE
           
           FOLLOWING: TWO RELEVANT AMENDMENTS OFFERED BY SENATOR BUMPERS.
           ONE RELEVANT AMENDMENT OFFERED BY SENATOR MURKOWSKI. I FURTHER
           ASK CONSENT THAT NO SECOND-DEGREE AMENDMENTS BE IN ORDER, AND
           FOLLOWING THE EXPIRATION OF TIME AND THE DISPOSITION OF ANY
           PENDING AMENDMENTS, THE BILLS BE READ A THIRD TIME ACTION AND
           THE SENATE PROCEED TO THE VOTE ON PASSAGE OF THE BILL WITH NO

{23:24:19} (MR. BURNS) { NOT AN OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT }

           INTERVENING ACTION OR DEBATE.

{23:24:23 NSP} (THE PRESIDING OFFICER) { NOT AN OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT }

           THE PRESIDING OFFICER: WITHOUT OBJECTION.

{23:24:26 NSP} (MR. BURNS) { NOT AN OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT }

           MR. BURNS: MR. PRESIDENT, I ASK UNANIMOUS CONSENT THAT THE
           MAJORITY LEADER AFTER CONSULTATION WITH THE MINORITY LEADER MAY
           PROCEED TO CONSIDERATION OF CALENDAR NUMBER 218, S. 1092
           REGARDING COAL BAY AND KING COMB. I ASK TOTAL DEBATE TIME BE
           LIMIT TODAY SIX HOURS EQUALLY DIVIDED BETWEEN THE CHAIRMAN AND
           RANKING MEMBER. I FURTHER ASK THAT THE ONLY AMENDMENTS IN ORDER
           BE THE
           
           FOLLOWING: TWO RELEVANT AMENDMENTS OFFERED BY SENATOR BUMPERS,
           ONE RELEVANT AMENDMENT OFFERED BY SENATOR MURKOWSKI. I FURTHER

{23:24:56} (MR. BURNS) { NOT AN OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT }

           ASK CONSENT THAT NO SECOND-DEGREE AMENDMENTS BE IN ORDER AND
           THE FOLLOWING OF THE EXPIRATION OF TIME AND THE DISPOSITION OF
           ANY PENDING AMENDMENTS TO THE BILLS BE READ THE THIRD TIME AND
           THE SENATE PROCEED TO VOTE ON PASSAGE OF THE BILL WITH NO
           INTERVENING ACTION OR DEBATE.

{23:25:17 NSP} (THE PRESIDING OFFICER) { NOT AN OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT }

           THE PRESIDING OFFICER: WITHOUT OBJECTION.

{23:25:20 NSP} (MR. BURNS) { NOT AN OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT }

           MR. BURNS: I NOW ASK CONSENT THE CHAIR LAY BEFORE THE SENATE A
           MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE TO ACCOMPANY S. 731.

{23:25:26 NSP} (THE PRESIDING OFFICER) { NOT AN OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT }

           THE PRESIDING OFFICER: THE CHAIR LAYS BEFORE THE SENATE A
           MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE.

{23:25:31 NSP} (THE CLERK) { NOT AN OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT }

           THE CLERK: RESOLVE THE BILL FROM THE SENATE, S. 731 ENTITLED AN
           ACT TO EXTEND THE LEGISLATIVE AUTHORITY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE
           NATIONAL PEACE GARDEN MEMBER JAL AND OTHER PURPOSES DO PASS AN
           AN AMENDMENT.

{23:25:48 NSP} (MR. BURNS) { NOT AN OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT }

           MR. BURNS: I ASK UNANIMOUS CONSENT THAT THE SENATE CONCUR IN
           THE AMENDMENT OF THE HOUSE.

{23:25:53 NSP} (THE PRESIDING OFFICER) { NOT AN OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT }

           THE PRESIDING OFFICER: WITHOUT OBJECTION. MR. BURNS: MR.
           PRESIDENT?
           I ASK UNANIMOUS CONSENT THAT THE SENATE PROCEED TO IMMEDIATE
           CONSIDERATION OF CALENDAR NUMBER 421, H.J. RES. 113, A JOINT
           RESOLUTION APPROVING THE LOCATION OF THE MARTIN LUTHER KING
           JUNIOR MEMORIAL IN THE NATION'S CAPITOL TALL. THAT THE JOINT
           RESOLUTION BE CONSIDERED READ THREE TIMES, PASSED AND THE
           MOTION TO RECONSIDER BE LAID UPON THE TABLE AND THAT THE
           PREAMBLE BE AGREED TO WITH THE ABOVE OCCURRING WITHOUT
           INTERVENING ACTION OR DEBATE.

{23:26:32 NSP} (THE PRESIDING OFFICER) { NOT AN OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT }

           THE PRESIDING OFFICER: WITHOUT OBJECTION.

{23:26:33 NSP} (MR. BURNS) { NOT AN OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT }

           MR. BURNS: MR. PRESIDENT, I ASK UNANIMOUS CONSENT THAT WHEN THE
           SENATE COMPLETES ITS BUSINESS TODAY IT STAND IN ADJOURNMENT
           UNTIL
           
           9:30 A.M. ON FRIDAY, JUNE 26. I FURTHER ASK THAT ON FRIDAY,
           IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE PRAYER, THE ROUTINE REQUESTS THROUGH
           THE MORNING HOUR BE GRANTED, AND THAT THE SENATE THEN BEGIN A
           PERIOD OF MORNING
           
           BUSINESS UNTIL 10:00 A.M. WITH SENATORS PERMITTED TO SPEAK FOR
           UP TO FIVE MINUTES EACH
           
           WITH THE FOLLOWING EXCEPTIONS: SENATOR TWINE TORE TEN MINUTES,
           SENATOR HATCH FOR TEN MINUTES, SENATOR GRAMS OF MINNESOTA FOR

{23:27:04} (MR. BURNS) { NOT AN OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT }

           TEN MINUTES ACTION SENATOR DORGAN OR DESIGNEE FOR TEN MINUTES.

{23:27:12 NSP} (THE PRESIDING OFFICER) { NOT AN OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT }

           THE PRESIDING OFFICER: WITHOUT OBJECTION.

{23:27:15 NSP} (MR. BURNS) { NOT AN OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT }

           MR. BURNS: FOR THE INFORMATION OF ALL SENATORS, WHEN THE SENATE
           RECONVENES TOMORROW AT
           
           9:30 A.M., THERE WILL BE A PERIOD OF MORNING BUSINESS
           
           UNTIL 10:10 A.M. FOLLOWING MORNING BUSINESS THE SENATE WILL
           PROCEED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO CONSIDER JUDICIAL NOMINATIONS.
           IT IS THEREFORE EXPECTED THAT UP TO TWO VOTES WILL OCCUR ON
           NOMINATIONS AT APPROXIMATELY
           
           10:15 A.M. TOMORROW MORNING. FOLLOWING THOSE VOTES, THE SENATE
           MAY CONSIDER ANY OF THE
           
           FOLLOWING ITEMS: THE DRUG CZAR REAUTHORIZATION BILL, THE CLEAN

{23:27:45} (MR. BURNS) { NOT AN OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT }

           NEEDLES BILL, THE READING EXCELLENCE LEGISLATION, THE
           LEGISLATIV BRANCH APPROPRIATIONS BILL, AND ANY OTHER
           LEGISLATIVE OR EXECUTIVE ITEMS THAT MAY BE CLEARED FOR ACTION.
           ONCE AGAIN, MEMBERS ARE REMINDED THAT THERE WILL BE ROLL CALL
           VOTES DURING FRIDAY'S SESSION OF THE SENATE, WITH THE FIRST
           VOTE EXPECTED APPROXIMATELY AT
           
           10:15 A.M. MR. PRESIDENT, I ASK UNANIMOUS CONSENT THAT THE
           ENERGY COMMITTEE BE DISCHARGED FROM FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF

{23:28:20} (MR. BURNS) { NOT AN OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT }

           H.R. 1635, A BILL TO ESTABLISH THE NATIONAL UNDER GROUND
           RAILROAD NETWORK TO FREEDOM PROGRAM. FURTHER, THAT THE SENATE
           PROCEED TO ITS IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION, THE BILL BE CONSIDERED
           READ THE THIRD TIME, PASSED, AND THE MOTION TO RECONSIDER BE
           LAID UPON THE TABLE. I FURTHER ASK THAT ANY STATEMENT RELATED
           TO THE BILL APPEAR AT THIS POINT IN THE RECORD.

{23:28:44 NSP} (THE PRESIDING OFFICER) { NOT AN OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT }

           THE PRESIDING OFFICER: WITHOUT OBJECTION.

{23:28:47 NSP} (MR. BURNS) { NOT AN OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT }

           MR. BURNS: IF THERE IS NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE
           SENATE, NOW I ASK THE SENATE STAND IN ADJOURNMENT UNDER THE
           PREVIOUS ORDER.

{23:28:55 NSP} (THE PRESIDING OFFICER) { NOT AN OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT }

           THE PRESIDING OFFICER: THE SENATE STANDS IN ADJOURNMENT UNDETHE
           PREVIOUS ORDER UNTIL
           
           9:30 A.M. ON FRIDAY, JUNE 26.