[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 116 (Thursday, September 23, 2004)]
[Senate]
[Page S9546]
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                                 RECESS

  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under the previous order, the Senate stands in 
recess until 2 p.m.
  Thereupon, the Senate, at 12:29 p.m., recessed until 2 p.m. and 
reassembled when called to order by the Presiding Officer (Mr. 
Alexander).
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. In my capacity as a Senator from the State of 
Tennessee, I suggest the absence of a quorum. The clerk will call the 
roll.
  The assistant legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.
  Mr. NELSON of Florida. 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the order for the quorum call be rescinded.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. NELSON of Florida. I ask unanimous consent that I be permitted to 
speak for 7 minutes as if in morning business.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

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