Political Quotes

“I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn, to then convene for pro forma sessions only, with no business being conducted, on the following dates and times, and that following each pro forma session, the Senate adjourn until the next pro forma session: Monday, March 26 at 11:30 a.m.; Thursday, March 29 at 3:45 p.m.; Monday, April 2 at 12 noon; Thursday, April 5 at 11:30 a.m. I further ask that when the Senate adjourns on Thursday, April 5, it next convene at 3 p.m. on Monday, April 9; and 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; further, that following leader remarks, the Senate proceed to executive session and resume consideration of the Boom nomination; finally, that notwithstanding the provisions of rule XXII, the cloture motions filed during today's session ripen at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, April 9. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________”