Mr. President, I suggest the absence of a quorum. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll. The assistant legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll, and the following Senators entered the Chamber and answered to their names: [Quorum No. 5 Leg.] Akaka Alexander Bond Cardin Collins Kohl McCain McConnell Merkley Reid Roberts Vitter Webb The PRESIDING OFFICER. A quorum is not present.
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