Political Quotes

“Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that notwithstanding rule XXII, at 6:30 p.m. tonight, the Senate vote on the cloture motions with respect to Executive Calendar Nos. 614, 644, 649, 627, 616, 473, and 474; that at 12:30 p.m. tomorrow, Thursday, February 3, the Senate vote on the cloture motions with respect to Executive Calendar Nos. 495, 496, 673, and 654; further, that if cloture is invoked on any of these nominations, the Senate vote on confirmation of the nominations at a time to be determined by the majority leader, or his designee, following consultation with the Republican leader. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The Senator from Iowa.”