[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 1 (Wednesday, January 5, 2011)]
[Senate]
[Page S18]
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                            MORNING BUSINESS

  Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate 
proceed to a period of morning business and that there be 30 minutes 
for tributes regarding Senator Mikulski's milestone; that upon 
conclusion of Mikulski-related remarks, there be 45 minutes for Senator 
Harkin; that upon the conclusion of Senator Harkin's remarks, the 
Republican leader or his designee control the next 35 minutes; further, 
that following that time controlled by the Republican leader, Senators 
be permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection?
  Without objection, it is so ordered.
  Mr. REID. Mr. President, I note the absence of a quorum.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll.
  The assistant legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Iowa is recognized.
  Mr. HARKIN. 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the quorum call be rescinded.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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