On the recordDecember 16, 2011
I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 9 a.m. on Saturday, December 17, 2011; 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 proceed to the consideration of Calendar No. 257, H.R. 3630, the House payroll bill that we have talked about, as provided under the previous order. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________





