On the recordMay 16, 2011
I suggest the absence of a quorum, Mr. President. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll. The legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.
I suggest the absence of a quorum, Mr. President. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll. The legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.
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