John Cornyn: “I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn, to then convene for pro forma…”

“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, February 20, at 4:30 p.m., Thursday, February 23, at 9 a.m.; I further ask that when the Senate adjourns on Thursday, February 23, it next convene at 12 noon, Monday, February 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; further, that following leader remarks, the Senate proceed to executive session, as under the previous order; finally, that at 3 p.m., Senator Sasse be recognized to deliver Washington's Farewell Address, as under the previous order. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________”