[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 19]
[Senate]
[Page 27643]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                         PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR

  Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that Bob Perret, a 
fellow in my office, be accorded the privilege of the floor during the 
pendency of S. 1287.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
  Mr. REID. I suggest the absence of a quorum.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll.
  The bill clerk proceeded to call the roll.
  Mr. DORGAN. Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the order 
for the quorum call be rescinded.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER (Ms. Collins). Without objection, it is so 
ordered.
  Mr. DORGAN. Madam President, I ask consent to be recognized in 
morning business. I understand the majority leader and Democratic 
leader will soon appear on the floor. When they do, I will be happy to 
yield the floor to them to take care of business they will transact. In 
the meantime, I would like to speak in morning business about a very 
important issue.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from North Dakota is recognized.

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