Political Quotes

“Finally, Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it stand adjourned until 11 a.m. on Tuesday, December 19; 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 day, and morning business be closed; that upon the conclusion of morning business, the Senate proceed to executive session to resume consideration of the Fonzone nomination; further, that the cloture motions filed on December 13 ripen at 2:15 p.m.; that if cloture is invoked on either nomination, all postcloture time be considered expired and the Senate vote on confirmation of the nominations immediately following the invoking of cloture; that upon disposition of the nominations, the Senate execute the order of December 5 with respect to the Richard nomination and vote on confirmation of the nomination; further, that the Senate recess from 12:30 p.m. until 2:15 p.m. to allow for the weekly caucus meetings; 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. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered.”