[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 87 (Friday, May 25, 2007)]
[Senate]
[Page S6968]
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         MEASURES READ THE FIRST TIME--H.R. 2316 and H.R. 2317

  Mr. REID. Madam President, it is my understanding that there are two 
bills at the desk, and I ask for their first reading, en bloc.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk 
will report the bills by title for the first time.

       A bill (H.R. 2316) to provide more rigorous requirements 
     with respect to disclosure and enforcement of lobbying laws 
     and regulations, and for other purposes.
       A bill (H.R. 2317) to amend the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 
     1995 to require registered lobbyists to file quarterly 
     reports on contributions bundled for certain recipients, and 
     for other purposes.

  Mr. REID. I now ask for a second reading, en bloc, and object to my 
own request, en bloc.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection having been heard, the bills will 
receive their second reading on the next legislative day.
  Mr. REID. Madam 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. REID. Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for 
the quorum call be rescinded.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
  Mr. REID. Madam President, I also wish you a happy birthday.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
  Mr. REID. Thanks for being here on your birthday. I appreciate it.

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