I was glad to hear the chronology of the Senator from North Carolina basically reinforce what I represented. Republican Senators including Senator Helms had notice of the proposed House offer 2 days before it was made. There was no objection to the acceptance of that offer by any Senator attending the conference. No objection. It was agreed to by the conferees.
Discussing the acceptance of a House offer during a Senate conference.
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