[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 119 (Thursday, September 10, 1998)]
[Senate]
[Page S10196]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                            MORNING BUSINESS

  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under the previous order, there will now be a 
period for morning business.
  Mr. ABRAHAM addressed the Chair.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Chair recognizes the Senator from 
Michigan.
  Mr. ABRAHAM. Mr. President, we have reached the time set aside for 
morning business. 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. ABRAHAM. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order 
for the quorum call be rescinded.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Bennett). Without objection, it is so 
ordered.
  Mr. ABRAHAM. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent to be allowed to 
speak as in morning business for up to 20 minutes.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senate is in morning business. The Senator 
has that right. Without objection, the Senator will be recognized to 
speak as in morning business for 20 minutes.

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