[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 13 (Thursday, January 22, 2009)] [Senate] [Page S759] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] APPOINTMENT The PRESIDING OFFICER (Ms. Klobuchar). Pursuant to the provisions of section 201(a)(2) of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974, the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President Pro Tempore of the Senate hereby appoint Dr. Douglas W. Elmendorf as Director of the Congressional Budget Office effective immediately for the remainder of the term expiring January 3, 2011. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The majority leader is recognized. Mr. REID. I suggest the absence of a quorum. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll. The legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll. Ms. MIKULSKI. Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________