[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 23 (Monday, March 6, 2000)]
[Senate]
[Page S1169]
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  The PRESIDING OFFICER. In my capacity as the Senator from Arizona, I 
ask unanimous consent that the Senate stand in recess until 3 p.m. 
today.
  Thereupon, the Senate, at 2:10 p.m., recessed until 3 p.m.; 
whereupon, the Senate reassembled when called to order by the Presiding 
Officer [Ms. Collins].
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. 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 legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.
  Mr. GRASSLEY. 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for the quorum call be rescinded.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. GRASSLEY. Madam President, regardless of the conditions for 
speaking in morning business, I ask unanimous consent to speak for 15 
minutes.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

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