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On the recordApril 21, 2010
Madam President, I yield the floor, and 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. LeMIEUX. Madam President, I ask unanimous consent the order for the quorum call be rescinded.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. The Senator from Florida is recognized.
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Democratic · Vermont
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