On the recordDecember 15, 2021
I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 10 a.m., Thursday, December 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 and resume consideration of the Gawande nomination; further, that the Senate recess from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
