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Harry Reid: “I note the absence of a quorum, and I ask unanimous consent that the time run equally. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore.…”

On the recordMay 11, 2011
I note the absence of a quorum, and I ask unanimous consent that the time run equally. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk will call the roll. The assistant legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The minority leader. Mr. McCONNELL. I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
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Harry Reid
Democratic · Nevada
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May 11, 2011

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