[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 108 (Monday, July 28, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Page S8171]
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                            MORNING BUSINESS

  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under the previous order, the hour of 3 p.m. 
having arrived, there will now be a period of morning business. The 
first hour of morning business is under the control of the Democratic 
leader or his designee.
  In my capacity as a Senator from the State of Maine, I suggest the 
absence of a quorum.
  The clerk will call the roll.
  The assistant legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.
  Mr. BAUCUS. Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the order 
for the quorum call be rescinded.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
  Mr. BAUCUS. Madam President, I ask unanimous consent to speak for 10 
minutes in morning business.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

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