[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 35 (Thursday, March 14, 1996)]
[Senate]
[Page S2138]
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                  MEASURE READ THE FIRST TIME--S. 1618

  Mr. ABRAHAM. Mr. President, I send a bill to the desk and ask for its 
first reading.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report.
  The legislative clerk read as follows:

       A bill (S. 1618) to provide uniform standards for the award 
     of punitive damages for volunteer services.

  Mr. ABRAHAM. Mr. President, I now ask for its second reading.
  Mr. FORD. Mr. President, I object.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The objection is heard.
  Mr. ABRAHAM. Mr. President, I suggest the absence of a quorum.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll.
  The legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.
  Mr. ABRAHAM. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order 
for the quorum call be rescinded.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

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