[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 183 (Tuesday, December 8, 2009)]
[Senate]
[Page S12742]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 ORDERS FOR WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2009

  Mr. SANDERS. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that when the 
Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 9:30 a.m., 
Wednesday, December 9; 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 their use later 
in the day, and the Senate resume consideration of H.R. 3590, the 
health care reform legislation; that following any remarks of the chair 
and ranking member of the Finance Committee, or their designees, for up 
to 10 minutes each, the next 2 hours be for debate only, with the time 
equally divided and controlled between the two leaders or their 
designees, with Senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each; 
the Republicans controlling the first 30 minutes and the majority 
controlling the second 30 minutes, with the remaining time equally 
divided and used in an alternating fashion; further, that no amendments 
are in order during this time.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

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