[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 130 (Tuesday, October 17, 2000)]
[Senate]
[Page S10606]
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                                 RECESS

  The PRESIDING OFFICER. I ask unanimous consent that the Senate now 
recess until the hour of 11 a.m., and further that Senator Dorgan be 
recognized at 11 for up to 30 minutes.
  Without objection, it is so ordered.
  There being no objection, the Senate, at 10:22 a.m., recessed until 
11:03 a.m.; whereupon, the Senate reassembled when called to order by 
the Presiding Officer (Mr. Roberts).
  Mr. COCHRAN. Mr. President, I suggest the absence of a quorum.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll.
  The legislative 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the quorum call be rescinded.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, the Senator from Montana, Mr. Baucus, 
wishes to make a presentation on the Agriculture appropriations bill. I 
intend to make a longer presentation. I ask he be recognized; that 
following his presentation, I be recognized in the regular order.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
  The distinguished Senator from Montana is recognized.

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