Robert Dole

Mr. DOLE

Mr. DOLE. Mr. President, as the Acting President pro tempore noted, today marks the end of Dr. Richard Halverson's 14 years as Chaplain of the Senate. Some people say that the Senate Chaplain has one of the best jobs in Washington. After all, whenever he speaks, all Senators are quiet. And that is a luxury we do not extend to anybody else. I joined with many Senators in saluting Dr. Halverson when he announced his retirement last year. But I wish to take a minute this morning to once again thank Dr. Halverson for his service, his dedication, and his friendship. He should also be thanked for his patience and for agreeing to stay on for many months while we searched for someone to fill his shoes. And we look forward to Dr. Ogilvie's first official day as Chaplain on Monday. I know that all Senators join me in wishing Dr. Halverson and his wife, Doris, many, many more years of health and happiness. Several Senators addressed the Chair.

Mr. DOLE

Mr. DOLE. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate stand in recess for 2 minutes.

Mr. DOLE

Mr. DOLE. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded.

Mr. DOLE. The Senator is correct. It will not be on Saturday.

Mr. DOLE. Mr. President, I send a cloture motion to the desk.

Mr. DOLE

Mr. DOLE. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded.

Mr. DOLE

Mr. DOLE. Mr. President, for the information of all of my colleagues, a cloture motion was filed today on the pending amendment offered by Senator Kassebaum. Therefore, cloture will occur on the Kassebaum amendment during Monday's session of the Senate. It is my hope that tomorrow we will temporarily set aside the Kassebaum amendment so we may continue to consider other amendments to the bill. Senators should be aware that rollcall votes are expected throughout Friday's session of the Senate. I will just say to my colleagues who are in their offices, or staff, that I have not had a procedural vote this year. I do not like procedural votes. I do not like Sergeant at Arms votes, but unless we can make some progress tomorrow--of course, if Senators are talking, there would be no need, but unless those who are opposing us from putting the question on the pending amendment are willing to talk, we will have procedural votes tomorrow, even though I have never been particularly excited about that approach. I will also say, we come in at 10 a.m., and tomorrow Dr. Halverson will lead us in prayer for the final time. So I hope my colleagues will be here a little before 10 a.m. tomorrow morning.

Mr. DOLE

Mr. DOLE. Mr. President, if there be no further business to come before the Senate, I now ask that the Senate stand in recess under the previous order. Thereupon, the Senate, at 8:03 p.m., recessed until Friday, March 10, 1995, at 10 a.m.

Mr. DOLE

Mr. DOLE. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it stand in recess until the hour of 10 a.m. on Friday, March 10, 1995; that following the prayer, the Journal of proceedings be deemed approved to date, the time for the two leaders be reserved for their use later in the day, and there then be a period for the transaction of morning business not to extend beyond the hour of 11:00 a.m., with Senators permitted to speak for up to 5 minutes each, with the following exceptions: Senator Grassley, 10 minutes; Senator Abraham, 10 minutes; Senator Kohl, 10 minutes; and Senator Graham from Florida, 15 minutes. I further ask unanimous consent that at the hour of 11:00 a.m., the Senate resume consideration of H.R. 889, the supplemental appropriations bill.

Mr. DOLE

Mr. DOLE. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded.

Mr. DOLE. Mr. President, the question is on what?

Mr. DOLE

Mr. DOLE. Mr. President, this morning the leader time is reserved, and there will now be a period for the transaction of routine morning business until the hour of 11 a.m. with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 5 minutes each with the following Senators to speak for up to the designated times: Senator Thomas 10 minutes; Senator Baucus for 25 minutes; Senator Daschle for 30 minutes; Senator McConnell for 10 minutes; and, Senator Breaux for 15 minutes. At the hour of 11 a.m. the Senate will resume consideration of H.R. 889, the supplemental appropriations bill. We expect rollcall votes throughout the day and into the evening. I am not certain how many amendments are pending. I guess it depends upon the disposition of one particular amendment. We will see what happens as we hopefully make progress on this important bill today.

Mr. DOLE

Mr. DOLE. Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded.

Mr. DOLE. Madam President, I want to congratulate my colleague, Senator Kassebaum. I am pleased to be a cosponsor of her amendment. I believe that President Clinton started the 1996 reelection campaign when he signed the Executive order sent special delivery to his friends in organized labor. The President may say his directive is designed to foster fairness in the Federal workplace. Its real purpose, of course, is to help shore up a political base the President currently believes is critical to his own political future. The issue here is simple: Just as an employer's demands are moderated by the knowledge that his employees are legally entitled to the knowledge that a strike over wages and other economic conditions may result in the hiring of permanent replacements. This uncertainty is an essential element of collective bargaining. It forces both labor and management to negotiate in good faith and resolve their differences through compromise. With today's power grab, the President has upset the careful balance that has been the hallmark of our system of collective bargaining for more than 60 years. The President has also set a dangerous precedent forgetting that it is the responsibility of Congress, not the administration, to write the laws governing labor-management relations in this country. Unfortunately, the President has chosen to do an end run around Congress. Congress has repeatedly rejected the so-called striker replacement bill. The President is making a big, big mistake if he believes he can revive the defeated legislation by issuing an Executive order. The President may enjoy thumbing his nose at Congress but his enjoyment will be short-lived at best. I certainly urge my colleagues to support the amendment offered by my colleague from Kansas, Senator Kassebaum. It is Congress who should set labor policy in the United States, not the President.

Mr. DOLE

Mr. DOLE. Madam President, this past January, America lost a patriot, and many in the Senate lost a friend with the passing of John White. Several Members of Congress joined me attending memorial services for John on January 31, here in Washington, DC. It was a very moving ceremony, filled with stories of John's life in and out of politics. White House Counselor Mack McLarty obtained a transcript of the services, and I believe that all those who knew John will enjoy the memories it provides, and those who did not know John will learn more about a remarkable public servant. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the transcript be printed in the Congressional Record.

Mr. DOLE

Mr. DOLE. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that there now be a period for the transaction of routine morning business with Senators permitted to speak for not to exceed 5 minutes each.

Mr. DOLE

Mr. DOLE. Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that during the 104th Congress the authority of the majority leader to make six appointments and that of the minority leader to make seven appointments to the Senate Arms Control Observer Group, pursuant to S. Res. 105 of the 101st Congress as amended, shall be increased to seven appointments for the majority leader and eight for the minority leader.

Mr. DOLE

Mr. DOLE. Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today it stand in recess until the hour of the 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 9, 1995; that following the prayer, the Journal of proceedings be deemed approved to date, the time for the two leaders be reserved for their use later in the day, and there be a period for the transaction of routine morning business not to extend beyond the hour of 11 a.m., with Senators permitted to speak for up to 5 minutes each, with the exception of the following: Senator Thomas, 10 minutes; Senator Baucus, 25 minutes; Senator Daschle, 30 minutes; Senator McConnell, 10 minutes; Senator Breaux, 15 minutes. I further ask that at the hour of 11 a.m. the Senate resume consideration of H.R. 889, the supplemental appropriations bill.

Mr. DOLE

Mr. DOLE. Madam President, I will yield to the Senator from Massachusetts in a moment. We will adjourn or recess following that statement. For the information of my colleagues, we will complete action on the supplemental bill tomorrow; therefore, Senators should be aware rollcall votes are expected throughout tomorrow's session, probably into the evening, and I ask that following the statement by the distinguished Senator from Massachusetts, Senator Kennedy, the Senate stand in recess under the previous order.

Mr. DOLE. I suggest the absence of a quorum.

Mr. DOLE

Mr. DOLE. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of Senate Resolution 86, submitted earlier today by Senators Dole and Daschle, regarding the Deputy Senate Legal Counsel, that the resolution be considered and agreed to, and the motion to reconsider be laid upon the table.

Mr. DOLE

Mr. DOLE. Mr. President, the Senate will resume consideration of S. 244, the Paperwork Reduction Act. Under the agreement four amendments remain in order to the bill. We hope to finish the bill and handle all amendments prior to the policy luncheon. Any votes will be stacked to begin at 2:15 or later, depending on how much debate time remains. For the luncheons we will be in recess from 12:30 until 2:15. After disposition of the Paperwork Reduction Act, we will begin consideration of H.R. 889, the supplemental appropriations bill. So I advise my colleagues there could be votes throughout the afternoon and into the evening. Mr. President, I suggest the absence of a quorum.

Mr. DOLE

Mr. DOLE. Mr. President, I ask for the yeas and nays

Mr. DOLE

Mr. DOLE. Mr. President, I want to commend the distinguished Senator from North Carolina. I understand he has laid the amendment down and we will continue the debate tomorrow morning. I think when the administration talks about easing sanctions on Cuba they have made a big, big mistake. They have misread the American people, not just in the State of Florida where many Cuban-Americans reside. They have misread the public opinion all across America. I hope that we have a good discussion of this amendment tomorrow morning. I thank the Senator from North Carolina. I am a cosponsor of the amendment. I thank him for laying down the amendment this time. I hope my colleagues will have an opportunity to study the amendment overnight and to also review the remarks of the Senator from North Carolina so that they might also participate in the debate. We are back on the bill at 10:30 or 11 tomorrow. I am not certain. We have not made that determination yet. I thank the Chair. I thank my colleague.

Mr. DOLE

Mr. DOLE. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded.