There will be up to 4 hours 30 minutes equally divided between the two leaders or their designees. I now suggest the absence of a quorum and ask unanimous consent that the time be charged equally on both sides. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk will call the roll. The assistant legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.
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