[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 56 (Monday, May 5, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Page S3947]
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                            MORNING BUSINESS

  Mr. BENNETT. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that there be a 
period for the transaction of morning business, with Senators permitted 
to speak for up to 5 minutes each.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
  Mr. BENNETT. Noticing the absence of a Senator who wishes to take 
advantage of that, Mr. President, I suggest the absence of a quorum.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll.
  The bill clerk proceeded to call the roll.
  Mr. DeWINE. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for 
the quorum call be rescinded.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
  Mr. DeWINE. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent to proceed for the 
next 10 minutes in morning business.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

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