Political Quotes

“Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that at a time to be determined by the majority leader, in consultation with the Republican leader, the Senate proceed to executive session to consider Executive Calendar No. 1301, Martin J. Gruenberg, of Maryland, to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation for a term of six years. (Reappointment); further, that at a time to be determined by the majority leader, in consultation with the Republican leader, the Senate vote without intervening action or debate on the nomination; further, that if the nomination is confirmed, the Senate consider the following nominations en bloc: Calendar Nos. 1298, 1299, 1300, 1302, and 1297; that the Senate vote on the nominations en bloc without intervening action or debate; and that if the nominations are confirmed, the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table and the President be immediately notified of the Senate's action and the Senate then resume legislative session. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________”