Political Quotes

“I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it stand adjourned until 10 a.m. on Wednesday, May 1; 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 to resume consideration of the Alexakis nomination, postcloture; further, that all time be considered expired at 11:45 a.m., and that following the Alexakis confirmation vote, the Senate resume legislative session to resume consideration of the motion to proceed to Calendar No. 211, H.R. 3935; further, that the Senate recess following the confirmation vote on the Alexakis nomination until 2 p.m. to allow for the weekly caucus meetings, and the cloture motion with respect to the motion to proceed to H.R. 3935 ripen at 3 p.m.; finally, that if any nominations are confirmed during Wednesday's session, the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon table and the President be immediately notified of the Senate's action. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________”