[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 132 (Tuesday, December 5, 2006)]
[Senate]
[Page S11238]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 ORDERS FOR WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2006

  Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that when the 
Senate completes its business today, it stand in adjournment until 9:30 
a.m. on Wednesday, December 6. I further ask consent 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 proceed to a period of morning business 
until 11:30 a.m., with Senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes 
each, and that the Senate stand in recess from 12:30 until 2:15 to 
accommodate the weekly party luncheons. I further ask consent that at 
11:30 a.m. the Senate proceed to executive session to consider the 
nomination of Robert Gates to be Secretary of Defense.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

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