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On the recordDecember 4, 2024
I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it stand adjourned until 10 a.m. on Thursday, December 5; that following the prayer and pledge, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, the morning hour be deemed expired, the time for the two leaders be reserved for their use later in the day, and morning business be closed; that following the conclusion of morning business, the Senate proceed to executive session to resume consideration of the Johnson nomination; further, that at 11:30 a.m. the Senate vote on confirmation of the Davenport nomination, as under the order of December 4, and that upon disposition of the Davenport nomination, the Senate vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the Johnson nomination; that following the cloture vote, the Senate resume consideration of the Neary nomination; further, that at 1:45 p.m. the Senate vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the Neary nomination; finally, that if any nominations are confirmed during Thursday's session, the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table and the President be immediately notified of the Senate's action. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
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Alex Padilla
Democratic · California

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