[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 7 (Friday, January 12, 2007)]
[Senate]
[Page S503]
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                  MEASURE READ THE FIRST TIME--S. 287

  Mr. REID. I understand S. 287, introduced earlier today by Senator 
Kennedy and others, is at the desk. I ask for its first reading.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title.

       A bill (S. 287) to prohibit the use of funds for an 
     escalation of United States military forces in Iraq above the 
     numbers existing as of January 9, 2007.
  Mr. REID. I now ask for its second reading but object to my own 
request.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection is heard. The bill will receive its 
second reading on the next legislative day.
  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. WEBB. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for 
the quorum call be rescinded.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

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