Political Quotes

“Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed en bloc to Executive Calendar Nos. 937 and 1093; that the nominations be confirmed en bloc and the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table; that any statements relating to the nominations be printed in the Record as if read; that the President be immediately notified of the Senate's action; further, that on Saturday, December 18, after the cloture votes with respect to the House messages regarding H.R. 5281 and H.R. 2965, and notwithstanding rule XXII, if applicable, the Senate resume executive session and there be 2 minutes of debate equally divided and controlled between Senators Leahy and Sessions or their designees prior to a vote on confirming Calendar No. 656, Albert Diaz, and Calendar No. 936, Ellen Hollander; that upon the use or yielding back of that time, the Senate proceed to vote on confirmation in the order listed; that upon confirmation, the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table; that any statements relating to the nominations be printed in the Record as if read and the President be immediately notified of the Senate's action; further, that any time consumed during the votes and debate on the judges count postcloture, if applicable, and the Senate then resume legislative session. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.…”