[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 9]
[Senate]
[Page 12408]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                     EXTENSION OF MORNING BUSINESS

  Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that morning 
business be extended until 3:30 this afternoon, with Senators permitted 
to speak for up to 10 minutes each; further, that at 3:30 p.m. the 
majority leader be recognized.
  The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so 
ordered.
  Mr. REID. 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. THUNE. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for 
the quorum call be rescinded.
  The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so 
ordered.
  Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent to speak for up to 
15 minutes.
  The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so 
ordered.

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