Political Quotes

“Madam President, 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: Friday, June 21 at 6:30 a.m.; Tuesday, June 25 at 11:30 a.m.; Friday, June 28 at 12 noon; Tuesday, July 2 at 12 noon; Friday, July 5 at 9 a.m.; further, that when the Senate adjourns on Friday, July 5, it stand adjourned until 3 p.m. on Monday, July 8; that on Monday, 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 Maldonado nomination postcloture and that all time be considered expired at 5:30 p.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 the cloture motions filed during today's session ripen on Tuesday, July 9. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________”