[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 188 (Thursday, November 16, 2017)]
[Senate]
[Page S7310]
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ORDERS FOR FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2017, THROUGH MONDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2017

  Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that when the 
Senate completes its business today, it adjourn to then convene for pro 
forma sessions only, with no business being conducted, on the following 
dates and times, and that following each pro forma session, the Senate 
adjourn until the next pro forma session: Friday, November 17, at 11 
a.m.; Tuesday, November 21, at 11 a.m.; Friday, November 24, at 11 a.m; 
I further ask that when the Senate adjourns on Friday, November 24, it 
next convene at 4 p.m., Monday, November 27; 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 for their use later in the day, and morning business be 
closed; further, that following leader remarks, the Senate proceed to 
executive session and resume consideration of the Friedrich nomination, 
with the time until 5:30 p.m. equally divided between the two leaders 
or their designees; finally, that notwithstanding the provisions of 
rule XXII, the cloture motion filed on the Katsas nomination ripen 
following disposition of the Friedrich nomination.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

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