[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 148 (Wednesday, October 29, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Page S11331]
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                            MORNING BUSINESS

  Mr. LOTT. Mr. President, I ask that there be a period for the 
transaction of morning business until 5:30 p.m. this evening with 
Senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
  Mr. BURNS. I suggest the absence of a quorum.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Faircloth). The clerk will call the roll.
  The bill clerk proceeded to call the roll.
  Mr. DORGAN. 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the quorum call be rescinded.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. DORGAN. Mr. President, is the Senate now in morning business?
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senate is in morning business.
  Mr. DORGAN. I ask consent to be allowed to speak for as much time as 
I consume.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

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