[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 186 (Thursday, December 11, 2008)]
[Senate]
[Page S10914]
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                     EXTENSION OF MORNING BUSINESS

  Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the period of 
morning business be extended until 6:30 p.m. tonight with Senators 
allowed to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.
  Of course, the Senators are always very cooperative. If, in fact, 
there is something that Senator McConnell and I have been able to work 
out, then we will ask that the person be interrupted and we will try to 
move forward with a unanimous consent agreement.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
  Mr. REID. I note the absence of a quorum.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll.
  The legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.
  Mr. BAUCUS. 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the quorum call be rescinded.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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