[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 176 (Tuesday, December 18, 2001)]
[Senate]
[Page S13424]
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                                 RECESS

  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under the previous order, the Senate stands in 
recess until 2:30 p.m.
  Thereupon, at 1:06 p.m., the Senate recessed until 2:31 p.m. and 
reassembled when called to order by the Presiding Officer (Mr. Carper).
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The assistant majority leader.
  Mr. REID. 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. REID. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent the order for the 
quorum call be rescinded.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
  The assistant majority leader.

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