Bob Menendez: “I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 9:30 a.m., on Wednesday…”

“I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 9:30 a.m., on Wednesday, December 19, 2012; that following the prayer and pledge, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, the morning hour be deemed expired, and the time for the two leaders be reserved for their use later in the day; that following any leader remarks, the Senate be in a period of morning business for 1 hour, with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each, with the time equally divided and controlled between the two leaders or their designees, with the Republicans controlling the first half and the majority controlling the final half; and that following morning business, the Senate resume consideration of H.R. 1, the legislative vehicle for the emergency supplemental appropriations bill; further, that Senator Hutchison be recognized at 11:30 a.m. for up to 30 minutes and that Senator Kyl be recognized at 2 p.m. for up to 30 minutes, each for the purpose of delivering retirement speeches. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________”