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On the recordJanuary 5, 2011
Mr. President, I have another resolution at the desk. I ask it be considered. The VICE PRESIDENT. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The legislative clerk read as follows: A resolution (S. Res. 2) informing the House of Representatives that a quorum of the Senate is assembled. The VICE PRESIDENT. Without objection, the resolution is considered and agreed to. The resolution (S. Res. 2) reads as follows: S. Res. 2 Resolved, That the Secretary inform the House of Representatives that a quorum of the Senate is assembled and that the Senate is ready to proceed to business.
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Harry Reid
Democratic · Nevada

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