Member of Congress
Jeff Sessions
- Role
- Former Senator
- State
- AL
- Party
- Republican
Speeches
ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 10 A.M. TOMORROW1997-11-09
Mr. SESSIONS
Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. President, if there is no further business to come before the Senate, I now ask that the Senate stand in adjournment under the previous order.
PETER J. McCLOSKEY POSTAL FACILITY1997-11-09
Mr. SESSIONS
Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the bill be considered read a third time and passed, the motion to reconsider be laid upon the table, and that any statements relating to the bill appear at the appropriate place in the Record.
THE CALENDAR1997-11-09
Mr. SESSIONS
Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate now proceed en bloc to the following bills: Calendar No. 259, H.R. 282; calendar No. 262, H.R. 681; calendar No. 263, H.R. 2129; calendar No. 211, H.R. 1057; and calendar No. 212, H.R. 1058. I further ask unanimous consent that the bills be considered read three times and passed, the motions to reconsider be laid upon the table, and that any statements relating to the bills be placed in the Record at the appropriate place, with the preceding all done en bloc.
PROFESSIONAL BOXING SAFETY ACT AMENDMENT1997-11-09
Mr. SESSIONS
Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. 1506, introduced earlier today by Senators McCain and Bryan.
PROVIDING CERTAIN BENEFITS OF THE PICK-SLOAN MISSOURI RIVER BASIN PROGRAM TO THE LOWER BRULE SIOUX TRIBE1997-11-09
Mr. SESSIONS
Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the committee amendments be agreed to.
Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the bill, as amended, be read a third time and passed, and the motion to reconsider be laid upon the table, and that any statements relating to the bill be placed at the appropriate place in the Record.
FEDERAL JUDICIARY PROTECTION ACT OF 19971997-11-09
Mr. SESSIONS
Mr. SESSIONS. I ask unanimous consent that the bill, as amended, be deemed read the 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. The bill (S. 1189), as amended, was deemed read the third time and passed, as follows:
Mr. SESSIONS. I ask unanimous consent the amendment be agreed to.
SENATE LEGAL COUNSEL REPRESENTATION1997-11-09
Mr. SESSIONS
Mr. SESSIONS. I ask unanimous consent the Senate proceed en bloc to the immediate consideration of three Senate resolutions, S. Res. 152, S. Res. 153, and S. Res. 154, which were submitted earlier today by Senators Lott and Daschle. I further ask consent that the resolutions be agreed to, the preambles be agreed to, and statements relating to these resolutions be printed in the Record.
ELIGIBLE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CARRIERS ACT OF 19971997-11-09
Mr. SESSIONS
Mr. SESSIONS. I ask unanimous consent that the Senate now proceed to the consideration of calendar No. 289, S. 1354.
AMENDING THE NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT1997-11-09
Mr. SESSIONS
Mr. SESSIONS. I ask unanimous consent that bill be deemed read the 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. SESSIONS. I ask unanimous consent the Senate now proceed to consideration of S. 1507, introduced earlier today by Senator Thurmond.
DAVID DYER FEDERAL COURTHOUSE1997-11-09
Mr. SESSIONS
Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. President, I further ask unanimous consent the bills be read the third time and passed, the motions to reconsider be laid upon the table, and any statements relating to the bill be printed in the Record.
HOMEOWNERS PROTECTION ACT OF 19971997-11-09
Mr. SESSIONS
Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. President, I now ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of Calendar No. 243, S. 318.
Mr. SESSIONS. I ask unanimous consent that the amendment be considered as read and agreed to, the bill be considered as read a third time and passed as amended, the title amendment be agreed to, the motion to reconsider be laid upon the table, and that any statements relating to the bill appear at this point in the Record.
PROGRAM1997-11-09
Mr. SESSIONS
Mr. SESSIONS. I thank the Senator from Kentucky.
Mr. SESSIONS. If it does, this unanimous consent request says we will move to the fast-track bill, if passed by the House. Additional motions, if necessary, with respect to the omnibus appropriations bill, and any Legislative or Executive Calendar items cleared for action.
Mr. SESSIONS. I say to the distinguished Senator from Kentucky that, of course, it has to get here first.
Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. President, tomorrow the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 10:30 a.m. Following morning business, the Senate intends to consider and complete action on the following: The fast-track bill, if passed by the House; additional motions, if necessary, with respect to the omnibus appropriations bills; and any Legislative or Executive Calendar items cleared for action. Therefore, Members can anticipate rollcall votes during Monday's session of the Senate. However, I would not expect votes before 11 a.m.
COMPREHENSIVE ONE-CALL NOTIFICATION ACT OF 19971997-11-09
Mr. SESSIONS
Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of Calendar No. 280, S. 1115.
CANCELLATION DISAPPROVAL ACT OF 19971997-11-09
Mr. SESSIONS
Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of Calendar No. 284, H.R. 2631.
Mr. SESSIONS. I ask unanimous consent that the bill be read three times, passed, and the motion to reconsider be laid upon the table, that any statements relating thereto be printed in the Record at the appropriate place.
50 STATES COMMEMORATIVE COIN PROGRAM ACT1997-11-09
Mr. SESSIONS
Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that reading of the amendment be dispensed with.
Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. President, Senators D'Amato and Sarbanes have an amendment at the desk, and I ask for its consideration.
MEASURE READ THE FIRST TIME--H.R. 25131997-11-09
Mr. SESSIONS
Mr. SESSIONS. I now ask for its second reading, and object to my own request on behalf of the other side of the aisle.