Political Quotes

“I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 10 a.m., Wednesday, February 2; 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 morning business be closed; that upon the conclusion of morning business, the Senate proceed to executive session and resume consideration of the Puttagunta nomination postcloture; further, that notwithstanding rule XXII, all postcloture time on the nomination expire at 11 a.m. and upon disposition of the nomination, the Senate vote on the motions to invoke cloture on the Scott and Tunnage nomination; further, that at 2:15 p.m., the Senate vote on confirmation of the Lopez and Staples nomination and on the motion to invoke cloture on the Howard nomination; further, that if cloture is invoked on any of the nominations, the confirmation votes be at a time to be determined by the majority leader in consultation with the Republican leader; finally, if any nominations are confirmed during Wednesday's session, that the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table and the President be immediately notified of the Senate's actions. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________”