[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 134 (Wednesday, October 2, 2013)]
[Senate]
[Page S7111]
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                     EXTENSION OF MORNING BUSINESS

  Mr. DURBIN. Madam President, I ask unanimous consent there be a 
period of morning business for debate only until 2 p.m., with the time 
equally divided and controlled between the two leaders or their 
designees, with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 
minutes each, and the majority leader will be recognized at 2 p.m.
  The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so 
ordered.
  Mr. DURBIN. Madam President, I suggest the absence of a quorum.
  The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will call the roll.
  The assistant legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.
  Mr. DURBIN. Madam President, I ask unanimous consent the order for 
the quorum call be rescinded.
  The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so 
ordered.
  Mr. DURBIN. I ask the time used in quorum calls during this period of 
morning business be equally divided between Democrats and Republicans.
  The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so 
ordered.
  Mr. DURBIN. Madam President, I suggest the absence of a quorum.
  The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will call the roll.
  The assistant legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.
  Mr. CORKER. Madam 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for the quorum call be rescinded.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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