Political Quotes

“I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 10 a.m. on Tuesday, December 20, and that following the prayer and pledge, the morning hour be deemed expired, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, the time for the two leaders be reserved for their use later in the day, and morning business be closed; that upon the conclusion of morning business, the Senate proceed to executive session for the consideration of Executive Calendar No. 972, R. Russell Rumbaugh, to be an Assistant Secretary of the Navy; further, that the Senate recess from 12:30 p.m. until 2:15 p.m. to allow for the weekly caucus meetings. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.”