Political Quotes

“I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 10 a.m., Tuesday, November 16; that following the prayer and pledge, the morning hour be deemed expired, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, the time for the two leaders be reserved for their use later in the day, and morning business be closed; that upon the conclusion of morning business, the Senate proceed to executive session to resume consideration of the Steele nomination postcloture; further, that at 11:30 a.m., all postcloture time be expired and the Senate vote on confirmation of the Steele nomination; that the Senate recess following the cloture vote on the Bonnie nomination until 2:15 p.m. to allow for the weekly caucus meetings; further, that if cloture is invoked on the Bonnie nomination, the vote on confirmation will be at 2:30 p.m.; and, finally, that if any nominations are confirmed during Tuesday's session, the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table and the President be immediately notified of the Senate's action. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________”