I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it stand adjourned to convene for pro forma sessions with no business being conducted on the following dates and times: Friday, February 17, at 10 a.m.; Tuesday, February 21, at 11 a.m.; Thursday, February 23, at 9:30 a.m.; further, that when the Senate adjourns on Thursday, February 23, it next convene at 3 p.m. on Monday, February 27; that following the prayer and pledge, the morning hour be deemed expired, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, the time for the two leaders be reserved for their use later in the day, and Senator Lankford be recognized to deliver Washington's Farewell Address, as provided under the previous order; that following his remarks, morning business be closed and the Senate proceed to executive session to resume consideration of the Walker nomination; and that the cloture motion filed during today's session ripen at 5:30 p.m. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
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