On the recordDecember 21, 2012
First of all, I appreciate the Presiding Officer filling in on an emergency basis to preside. It is not often we get one of the senior Members of the Senate to preside and I am grateful. It makes it so much easier on everyone else. I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 12 noon on Monday, December 24, 2012, for a pro forma session only, with no business conducted, and that following the pro forma session, the Senate adjourn until 10 a.m. on Thursday, December 27, 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 begin consideration of H.R. 5949, the FISA bill, and Senator Wyden be recognized; further, that the previous order be amended so that there be up to 7 hours of debate on the bill--that is the FISA bill--and all other provisions to the previous order remain in effect. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
