Finally, I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, July 27; 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 conclusion of morning business, the Senate proceed to executive session to resume consideration of the Kim nomination postcloture; further, that all postcloture time on the Kim nomination expire at 11:30 a.m.; and that if the nomination is confirmed, the motion 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. ____________________
On the recordJuly 26, 2021
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