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On the recordFebruary 2, 2006
it has been a very long day, but a very productive day with the ultimate passage of the Tax Relief Act by a vote of 66 to 31. In addition, just a short time ago, we passed the temporary extension of a very important bill, the PATRIOT Act. We will start debate on the motion to proceed to the asbestos legislation on Monday. A cloture vote on the motion to proceed will occur on Tuesday at 6 p.m. We do have Members who will be attending the funeral of Coretta Scott King on Tuesday; therefore, we are postponing that vote until 6 p.m. ____________________
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William H. Frist
Tennessee
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