[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 65 (Monday, May 14, 2001)]
[Senate]
[Page S4851]
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                            MORNING BUSINESS

  The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Under the previous order, there 
will now be a period for the transaction of morning business not to 
extend beyond the hour of 2 p.m. with Senators permitted to speak 
therein for up to 10 minutes each. Under the previous order, the time 
until 1 p.m. shall be under the control of the Senator from Illinois, 
Mr. Durbin, or his designee.
  The distinguished Senator from Nevada is recognized.
  Mr. REID. Mr. President, I suggest the absence of a quorum.
  The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will call the roll.
  The assistant legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.
  Mr. WYDEN. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for 
the quorum call be rescinded.
  The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so 
ordered. The distinguished Senator from Oregon is recognized.

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