On the recordDecember 18, 2013
I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 10 a.m. on Thursday, December 19, 2013; that following the prayer and pledge, the morning hour be deemed expired, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, and the time for the two leaders be reserved for their use later in the day; and that following any leader remarks, the Senate resume consideration of the motion to concur in the House message to accompany H.R. 3304, the National Defense Authorization Act; further, that all time during adjournment count postcloture on the motion to concur. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________





