Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, December 16; that following the prayer and the pledge, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, the morning hour be deemed to have expired, and the time for the two leaders be reserved for their use later in the day; and that following any leader remarks, the Senate proceed to executive session for the consideration of the New START treaty, as provided under the previous order. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
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