[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 9 (Wednesday, February 2, 2005)]
[Senate]
[Page S908]
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                           ORDER OF PROCEDURE

  Mr. McCONNELL. I ask unanimous consent when the Senate completes its 
business today, it recess until 8:40 p.m. tonight, at which time the 
Senate will proceed as a body to the House Chamber for the President's 
State of the Union address; provided that upon the dissolution of the 
joint session, the Senate adjourn until 9 a.m. on Thursday, February 
3rd.
  I further ask 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, and the Senate then begin a 
period of morning business for up to 2 hours, with the first hour under 
the control of the Democratic leader or his designee and the second 
hour under the control of the majority leader or his designee; provided 
that following morning business the Senate proceed to executive session 
and resume consideration of the nomination of Alberto Gonzales to be 
Attorney General as provided under the previous order; provided that 
during the first 2 hours of debate tomorrow, the first 30 minutes be 
under the control of the majority, and following that the time 
alternate every 30 minutes.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.


                                PROGRAM

  Mr. McCONNELL. Tomorrow, following morning business, the Senate will 
resume consideration of the nomination of Alberto Gonzales to be 
Attorney General for a total of 8 hours of debate remaining with the 
time equally divided between the chairman and the ranking member of the 
Judiciary Committee. It is my hope that some time will be yielded back, 
allowing us to proceed to a vote earlier in the afternoon. We have had 
full debate on this nomination. We all appreciate the orderly fashion 
in which we have conducted the debate.
  Again, Senators are reminded to gather at 8:30 this evening in the 
Senate Chamber. The Senate will proceed as a body promptly at 8:40 
tonight and to the Hall of the House of Representatives for the 
President's 9 p.m. address.

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