[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 54 (Wednesday, April 30, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Page S3831]
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                            MORNING BUSINESS

  Mr. COVERDELL. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that there now 
be a period for the transaction of morning business with Senators 
permitted to speak for up to 5 minutes each, with the exception of 
Senator D'Amato for up to 60 minutes.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Hagel). Without objection, it is so 
ordered.
  Mr. D'AMATO. 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. D'AMATO. 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for the quorum call be rescinded.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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