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On the recordSeptember 15, 2015
Mr. President, I have an inquiry relative to the remaining time. I am not understanding what the quorum call time is doing relative to the splitting of time. The PRESIDING OFFICER. By precedent, quorum calls are charged to the side that requests the quorum call, unless there is a request that the quorum call be equally divided between the two sides.
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Bob Corker
Republican · Tennessee

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