Harry Reid: “Following my remarks and those of the Republican leader, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until noon…”

“Following my remarks and those of the Republican leader, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until noon, with the time equally divided and controlled between the two leaders or their designees. Order of Procedure Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the previous order with respect to the Krause nomination be modified so that the Senate will proceed to executive session at 11:45 a.m. and vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the Krause nomination, with all previous provisions remaining in effect. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered.”