Political Quotes

“I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 10 a.m., Thursday, November 4; 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 Santos nomination; further, that notwithstanding rule XXII, at 11 a.m. the Senate proceed to the consideration of Executive Calendar No. 352, Michael Lee Connor, of Colorado, to be an Assistant Secretary of the Army, and the Senate vote on the confirmation of the nomination; that upon disposition of the Connor nomination, the cloture motion on the Santos nomination ripen, and that if cloture is invoked, the vote on the confirmation be at 1:45 p.m.; finally, that if any of the nominations are confirmed during Thursday'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. ____________________”