Political Quotes

“I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it stand adjourned until 12 noon on Monday, October 23, for a pro forma session only, with no business conducted; that when the Senate adjourns on Monday, it next convene at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, October 24; 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 later in the day, and morning business be closed; that upon the conclusion of morning business, the Senate proceed to executive session and resume consideration of the Whitaker nomination; that the Senate recess from 12:30 p.m. until 2:15 p.m. to allow for the weekly caucus meetings; that the cloture motions filed during today's session ripen at 2:15 p.m.; and, finally, that if any nominations are confirmed during Tuesday's session, the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table and the President be immediately notified of the Senate's action. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________”