[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 93 (Friday, June 6, 2008)]
[Senate]
[Page S5375]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  MEASURE READ THE FIRST TIME--S. 3098

  Mr. NELSON of Florida. Mr. President, I understand that S. 3098 
introduced earlier today by Senator McConnell is at the desk, and I ask 
for its first reading.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title.
  The assistant legislative clerk read as follows:

       A bill (S. 3098) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 
     to extend certain expiring provisions, and for other 
     purposes.

  Mr. NELSON of Florida. I ask for its second reading and object to my 
own request.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection is heard.
  The bill will be read for the second time on the next legislative 
day.
  Mr. NELSON of Florida. Mr. President, I suggest the absence of a 
quorum.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll.
  The assistant legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.
  Mr. REID. 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the quorum call be rescinded.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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