On the recordDecember 15, 2013
I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 3 p.m. on Monday, December 16, 2013; that following the prayer and pledge, the morning hour be deemed expired, 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 leader remarks, the Senate be in a period of morning business until 5:30 p.m., with the time equally divided and controlled between the two leaders or their designees; further, that the filing deadline for first degree amendments to the motions to concur with respect to H.J. Res. 59, the Budget Resolution, and H.R. 3304, National Defense Authorization Act, be 4 p.m. Monday; and finally, at 5:30 p.m., the Senate proceed to executive session and resume consideration of Executive Calendar No. 406, the nomination for Anne W. Patterson, as provided under the previous order. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered.
