Political Quotes

“finally, I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 10 a.m. on Tuesday, December 13, and that following the prayer and the 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 Douglas nomination, with the time until 12 noon for debate on the nomination; further, that at 12 noon, the Senate vote on confirmation of the Douglas nomination and that the Senate recess following the confirmation vote until 2:15 p.m. to allow for the weekly caucus meetings; further, that at 2:15 p.m., the Senate vote on confirmation of the Shambaugh nomination, with 2 minutes prior to the vote equally divided in the usual form; 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. ____________________”