Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 10 a.m. on Tuesday, December 14; 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; that following any leader remarks, the Senate resume consideration of the motion to concur with respect to H.R. 4853, the vehicles for the tax compromise, postcloture; further, I ask that the Senate recess from 12:30 p.m. until 2:15 p.m. to allow for the weekly caucus lunches, and that any time during any period of morning business, recess, or adjournment count postcloture. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
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