[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 186 (Thursday, December 11, 2008)]
[Senate]
[Page S10958]
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 ORDERS FOR FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2008, THROUGH FRIDAY, JANUARY 2, 2009

  Mr. DURBIN. Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that when the 
Senate completes its business today, it stand in recess for pro forma 
sessions with no business conducted on the following days and times: 
Friday, December 12 at 10 a.m.; Tuesday, December 16 at 11 a.m.; 
Friday, December 19 at 10 a.m.; Tuesday, December 23 at 11 a.m.; 
Friday, December 26 at 11 a.m.; Tuesday, December 30 at 10:30 a.m.; and 
Friday, January 2 at 10 a.m.; that at the close of the pro forma 
session on January 2, the Senate stand adjourned sine die under the 
provisions of H. Con. Res. 440.
  Further, I ask unanimous consent that the record remain open for 
statements until 12 noon tomorrow.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
  Mr. DURBIN. Madam President, I suggest the absence of a quorum.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll.
  The assistant legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.
  Mr. DURBIN. Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the order 
for the quorum call be rescinded.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

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