On the recordMay 12, 2010
Mr. President, I now send to the desk a modification of amendment No. 3739. I suggest the absence of a quorum. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll. The legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.
Mr. President, I now send to the desk a modification of amendment No. 3739. I suggest the absence of a quorum. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll. The legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.
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