On the recordJanuary 4, 2013
I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it recess under the provisions of S. Con. Res. 3 until 11:30 a.m. on Monday, January 21, 2013, for the Joint Session of the Inaugural Ceremonies, and that upon conclusion of the joint session, the Senate recess until 10 a.m. on Tuesday, January 22, 2013; that following the prayer and pledge, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date 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 debate only until 12:30 p.m., with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each; and that the Senate recess from 12:30 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. to allow for the weekly caucus meetings. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
