[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 150 (Friday, October 31, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Page S11536]
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                            MORNING BUSINESS

  Mr. JEFFORDS. Mr. President, in behalf of the leader, I ask unanimous 
consent that there now be a period for morning business with Senators 
permitted to speak for up to 5 minutes each until 3 p.m..
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
  Mr. JEFFORDS. Mr. President, I yield the floor.
  Mr. President, I suggest the absence of a quorum.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll.
  The assistant legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.
  Mr. BRYAN. 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the quorum call be rescinded.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. BRYAN. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent to speak as if in 
morning business with the understanding that if the distinguished floor 
leader is prepared to move forward, I am prepared to yield the floor 
back to him for purposes of conducting his business.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
  Mr. BRYAN. I thank the Chair again.

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