Political Quotes

“Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it stand adjourned until 11 a.m. on Thursday, August 1; that following the prayer and pledge, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, the morning hour be deemed expired, the time for the two leaders be reserved for their use later in the day, and morning business be closed; that following the conclusion of morning business, the Senate proceed to executive session to resume consideration of the Shea nomination, postcloture; further, that all time be considered expired 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; further, that upon disposition of the Shea nomination, the Senate resume legislative session to resume consideration of the motion to proceed to Calendar No. 349, H.R. 7024; that the cloture motion with respect to the motion to proceed ripen at 1:45 p.m. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________”