Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it stand adjourned to convene for a pro forma session, with no business being conducted, at 10 a.m. on Friday, April 21; that when the Senate adjourns on Friday, it stand adjourned until 3 p.m. on Tuesday, April 25; that on Tuesday, 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 following the conclusion of morning business, the Senate proceed to executive session and resume consideration of the Jacobs nomination; further, that the cloture motions filed during today's session ripen at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 25. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
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