Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Veterans' Affairs be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on Thursday, January 16, 2014, at a time to be determined during first vote of the day in S-219 to consider pending nominations before the Committee. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Select Committee on Intelligence
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I yield back. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on agreeing to the motion. The clerk will call the roll. The legislative clerk called the roll.





