[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 136 (Thursday, September 24, 2009)]
[Senate]
[Page S9766]
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                     EXTENSION OF MORNING BUSINESS

  Mr. REID. Madam President, the time between now and 11 o'clock, I ask 
unanimous consent that be time for morning business, with Senators 
allowed to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
  Mr. REID. Madam President, I suggest the absence of a quorum.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll.
  The assistant bill clerk proceeded to call the roll.
  Mr. BOND. 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the quorum call be rescinded.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. BOND. Madam President, are we in morning business?
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Yes, we are.

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