On the recordSeptember 15, 2016
I thank the Senator. Order of Procedure Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that notwithstanding the provisions of rule XXII, the cloture vote with respect to the motion to proceed to H.R. 5325 ripen at 5:30 p.m., Monday, September 19. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered. Mr. McCONNELL. We will continue to negotiate text for the short-term CR, the Zika bill, and moving the vote until Monday night will allow us to move forward next week. Unanimous Consent Agreement--Executive Calendar Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 15--that is today--the Senate proceed to executive session for the consideration of Calendar No. 698, with no other business in order; that there be 15 minutes for debate only on the nomination, equally divided in the unusual form; that upon the use or yielding back of time, the Senate vote on the nomination without intervening action or debate; that if confirmed, the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table, the President be immediately notified of the Senate's action, and the Senate then resume legislative session without any intervening action or debate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered.
