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On the recordApril 15, 2010
Mr. President, in the absence of any other Senator seeking recognition, I suggest the absence of a quorum. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll. The assistant legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll. Mr. LeMIEUX. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Mr. LeMIEUX. I ask to speak as in morning business. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
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Arlen Specter
Democratic · Pennsylvania

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