[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 38 (Monday, March 1, 2021)]
[Senate]
[Page S963]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   ORDERS FOR TUESDAY, MARCH 2, 2021

  Ms. SMITH. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that when the 
Senate completes its business today, it recess until 10:30 a.m. on 
Tuesday, March 2; that following the prayer and pledge, the Journal of 
proceedings be approved to date, the time for the two leaders be 
reserved for their use later in the day, morning business be closed, 
and the Senate proceed to executive session to resume consideration of 
the Raimondo nomination; that, at 2:15 p.m., the cloture time be 
considered expired and the Senate vote on confirmation of the 
nomination; that if confirmed, the motion to reconsider be considered 
made and laid upon the table and the President be immediately notified 
of the Senate's action; finally, that Senator Cruz be recognized at 
12:15 p.m. for up to 30 minutes, and following his remarks, the Senate 
recess until 2:15 p.m. for the weekly conference meetings.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection?
  Without objection, it is so ordered.
  Ms. SMITH. For the information of Senators, there will be two 
rollcall votes at 2:15 p.m. The first vote will be on confirmation of 
the Raimondo nomination to be Secretary of Commerce, followed by a 
cloture vote on the Rouse nomination to be Chairman of the Council of 
Economic Advisers.

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