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Authorizing Appointment Of Escort Committee

Sen. Richard J. Durbin

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Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Presiding Officer of the Senate be authorized to appoint a committee on the part of the Senate to join a like committee on the part of the House of Representatives to escort the President of the United States into the House Chamber for the joint session to be held tonight at 9 p.m.

Without objection, it is so ordered.

Sen. Richard J. Durbin

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Mr. President, I suggest the absence of a quorum.

The clerk will call the roll.

The legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.

The Senator from Georgia.

Sen. Johnny Isakson

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Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded.

Without objection, it is so ordered.

Sen. Johnny Isakson

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I would further ask to be recognized as if in morning business.

Without objection, it is so ordered.

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