[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 16 (Tuesday, January 31, 2017)]
[Senate]
[Page S504]
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      Unanimous Consent Request--Authority for Committees to Meet

  Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, I have nine unanimous consent requests 
for committees to meet during today's session of the Senate. I ask 
unanimous consent that these requests be agreed to en bloc.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection?
  Mr. SCHUMER. I object, Mr. President.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection is heard.
  Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. President, I suggest the absence of a quorum.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll.
  The senior assistant legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.
  Mr. BROWN. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for 
the quorum call be rescinded.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered
  Mr. BROWN. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent to speak as in 
morning business for up to 5 minutes.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.