Political Quotes

“Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it stand adjourned until 10 a.m. on Tuesday, June 13; 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, and morning business be closed; that following the conclusion of morning business, the Senate proceed to executive session to resume consideration of the Allen nomination postcloture; further, that all time be considered expired at 11:30 a.m. and, following the cloture vote on the Vera nomination, the Senate recess until 2:15 p.m. to allow for the weekly caucus meetings; that at 2:15 p.m., notwithstanding rule XXII, the Senate vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the Bernstein nomination; that the Senate recess from 3:30 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. for the all-Senators briefing; further, that if cloture has been invoked, at 5 p.m., the Senate vote on confirmation of the Vera and Bernstein nominations in the order listed; finally, that the cloture vote on the Pitts nomination occur at a time to be determined by the majority leader, following consultation with the Republican leader, during Wednesday's session; and that if any nominations are confirmed during Tuesday's session, the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table and the President be immediately notified of the Senate's action. The PRESIDING OFFICER.…”