February 19, 1965

Mr. MANSFIELD. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the unfinished business be laid down and made the pending business, and that the morning hour be concluded.

The VICE PRESIDENT. Without objection, the Chair lays before the Senate the unfinished business.

The CHIEF CLERK. A joint resolution (S.J. Res. 1) proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to succession to the Presidency and Vice-Presidency and to cases where the President is unable to discharge the powers and duties of his office.

The Senate resumed the consideration of the joint resolution (S. J. Res. 1) proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to succession to the Presidency and Vice-Presidency and to cases where the President · is unable to discharge the powers and duties of his office.

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

The VICE PRESIDENT. The clerk will can the roll.

The Chief Clerk proceeded to call the roll.

Mr. DffiKSEN. Mr. President, I move . that the order for the quorum call be rescinded.

The motion was agreed to.

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

The VICE PRESIDENT. The clerk will call the roll.

The Chief Clerk proceeded to call the roll.

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 President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded.

The VICE PRESIDENT. Without objection, it is so ordered.