Chuck Hagel

Mr. HAGEL

Mr. HAGEL. Mr. President, I also inquire of the chairman whether, in fact, it is his expectation that the regulators will use their broad exemptive authority given in the legislation to allow for sharing encrypted account numbers if the customer has given his or her authorization?

Mr. HAGEL

Mr. HAGEL. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the concurrent resolutions be agreed to, the preambles be agreed to, and the motions to reconsider be laid upon the table, with the above all occurring en bloc.

Mr. HAGEL. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration en bloc of Senate Concurrent Resolution 66 and Senate Concurrent Resolution 67, submitted earlier by Senators Lott and Daschle.

Mr. HAGEL

Mr. HAGEL. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until the hour of 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, November 3. I further ask consent that on Wednesday, immediately following the prayer, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, the morning hour be deemed expired, the time for the two leaders be reserved for their use later in the day, and the Senate then resume consideration of the trade bill postcloture.

Mr. HAGEL

Mr. HAGEL. Mr. President, I yield the floor. Mr. WYDEN addressed the Chair.

Mr. HAGEL. Mr. President, if there is no further business to come before the Senate, I now ask unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment under the previous order, following the remarks of Senator Wyden.

Mr. HAGEL

Mr. HAGEL. For the information of all Senators, at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, the Senate will immediately begin debate in relation to the African trade bill. Therefore, Senators may anticipate votes throughout the day and into the evening. In addition, it is expected that the Senate could consider the financial services modernization conference report and any necessary appropriations bills. Therefore, votes will occur each day of Senate session this week.

Mr. HAGEL

Mr. HAGEL. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the amendment be agreed to, the bill be read a third time and passed, the motion to reconsider be laid upon the table, and any statements relating to the bill be printed in the Record.

Mr. HAGEL. Mr. President, Senator Jeffords has an amendment at the desk, and I ask for its consideration.

Mr. HAGEL. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that S. 440 be discharged from the HELP Committee and, further, that the Senate now proceed to its consideration.

Mr. HAGEL

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

Mr. HAGEL. Mr. President, I suggest the absence of a quorum.

Mr. HAGEL. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to and the motion to reconsider be laid upon the table.

Mr. HAGEL. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of S. Res. 215, submitted earlier by Senator Lott.

Mr. HAGEL

Mr. HAGEL. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the bill be read a third time and passed, the motion to reconsider be laid upon the table, and any statements relating to the bill be printed in the Record.

Mr. HAGEL. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate now proceed to the immediate consideration of S. 1844 introduced earlier today by Senators Roth, Moynihan, and others.

Mr. HAGEL

Mr. HAGEL. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the bill be read a third time and passed, the motion to reconsider be laid upon the table, and any statement relating to the bill be printed in the Record.

Mr. HAGEL. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of S. 1843, introduced earlier today by Senator Sessions.

Mr. HAGEL

Mr. HAGEL. Mr. President, I now ask for its second reading, and I object to my own request.

Mr. HAGEL. Mr. President, on behalf of the leader, I understand that H.R. 1883 is at the desk. I now ask for its first reading.

Mr. HAGEL

Mr. HAGEL. I ask unanimous consent the resolution be agreed to and the motion to reconsider be laid upon the table.

Mr. HAGEL. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent the Senate now proceed to the immediate consideration of S. Res. 214 submitted earlier by Senators Lott and Daschle.

Mr. HAGEL

Mr. HAGEL. Mr. President, I understand there is a bill at the desk due for its second reading.

Mr. HAGEL. Mr. President, I object to further proceedings on this bill at this time.

Mr. HAGEL. I thank the Chair. Mr. President, I note the absence of a quorum.