John Sununu

Mr. SUNUNU

Mr. SUNUNU. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the resolutions be agreed to en bloc, the preambles be agreed to en bloc; further, that the motions to reconsider be laid upon the table en bloc, with no intervening action or debate.

Mr. SUNUNU. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of Calendar No. 242, S. Res. 30, and Calendar No. 243, S. Res. 204, en bloc.

Mr. SUNUNU

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

Mr. SUNUNU. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the HELP Committee be discharged from further consideration of H.R. 1412, and that the Senate proceed to its immediate consideration.

Mr. SUNUNU

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

Mr. SUNUNU. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of H.R. 2195.

Mr. SUNUNU

Mr. SUNUNU. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of Calendar No. 172, S. 1025.

Mr. SUNUNU. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Armed Services Committee amendments be agreed to and considered as original text for the purpose of further amendment; that the managers' amendment be agreed to; that the bill, as amended, be read a third time; that the Senate then proceed to Calendar No. 184, H.R. 2417, the House companion, that all after the enacting clause be stricken and the text of S. 1025, as amended, be inserted; that the bill, as amended, be read a third time and passed, the motion to reconsider be laid upon the table; and that any statements relating to the bill be printed in the Record. In addition, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate insist upon its amendments and request a conference with the House. I ask unanimous consent that the Chair be authorized to appoint conferees from the Intelligence Committee; further, that the Chair appoint conferees from the Armed Services Committee in the ratio of 1 to 1 for matters that fall within their jurisdiction. Further, I ask consent that S. 1025 be returned to the calendar.

Mr. SUNUNU

Mr. SUNUNU. 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 that any statements relating thereto be printed in the Record.

Mr. SUNUNU. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate immediately proceed to the consideration of H.R. 2465.

Mr. SUNUNU

Mr. SUNUNU. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the bill be read three times and passed, the motion to reconsider be laid upon the table, and that any statements relating thereto be printed in the Record, without intervening action or debate.

Mr. SUNUNU. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of S. 1547 introduced earlier today by Senators Bingaman and Domenici.

Mr. SUNUNU

Mr. SUNUNU. 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 that any statements regarding this matter be printed in the Record.

Mr. SUNUNU. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of H.R. 2854.

Mr. SUNUNU

Mr. SUNUNU. Mr. President, I have a pending unanimous consent request that the Senate proceed to H.R. 2859, the bill be read a third time and passed, the motion to reconsider be laid upon the table, and any statements be printed in the Record.

Mr. SUNUNU. Mr. President, while I very much appreciate what the minority leader is attempting to do in his concern for funding in these areas, I object to his request at this time.

Mr. SUNUNU. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent the Senate immediately proceed to H.R. 2859, the bill be read a third time and passed, the motion to reconsider be laid upon the table, and that any statements relating to the bill be printed in the Record.

Mr. SUNUNU

Mr. SUNUNU. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate immediately proceed to executive session to consider en bloc the following nominations on today's Executive Calendar: Calendar Nos. 17, 18, 175, 242, 250, 297, 311, 317, 318, 319, 320, 322 through 340, 341, and 342, and all nominations on the Secretary's desk. Further, I ask unanimous consent that the Foreign Relations Committee be discharged from further consideration of the following nominations: PN 789, Donald Steinberg; PN 805, Constance Morella; and PN 820, George Walker. I further ask unanimous consent that the nominations be confirmed, the motions to reconsider be laid upon the table, that the President be immediately notified of the Senate's action, and the Senate return to legislative session.

Mr. SUNUNU

Mr. SUNUNU. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it stand in recess until 9:30 a.m., Friday, August 1. I further ask unanimous consent that following the prayer and pledge, the Journal of proceedings be approved, the time for the two leaders be reserved for their use later in the day, and the Senate then begin a period for morning business with Senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each.

Mr. SUNUNU

Mr. SUNUNU. Mr. President, for the information of all Senators, tomorrow the Senate will be in a period for morning business. There will be no rollcall votes tomorrow but Senators who wish to make statements are encouraged to come to the floor during tomorrow's session. Tomorrow the Senate will recess for the August district work period. The majority leader will make further announcements on the schedule tomorrow, but I inform my colleagues that the next vote will occur on Wednesday, September 3, and all Members will be notified when that vote is scheduled.

Mr. SUNUNU

Mr. SUNUNU. Mr. President, if there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate recess under the previous order.

Mr. SUNUNU

Mr. SUNUNU. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent the Senate proceed to a period for morning business.

Mr. SUNUNU

Mr. SUNUNU. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Environment and Public Works Committee be discharged from further consideration of H.R. 1018, and that the Senate proceed to its immediate consideration.

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

Mr. SUNUNU

Mr. SUNUNU. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of S. Res. 214, which was submitted earlier today.