[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 79 (Thursday, May 21, 2009)]
[Senate]
[Page S5887]
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     AUTHORITY TO SIGN DULY AUTHORIZED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS

  Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that during the 
adjournment of the Senate, Mr. Reed of Rhode Island be authorized to 
sign duly authorized bills or joint resolutions.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
  Mr. REID. 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the quorum call be rescinded.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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