[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 25 (Tuesday, February 7, 2023)]
[Senate]
[Pages S270-S271]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 ORDERS FOR THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2023

  Mr. KAINE. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate 
recess until 8:20 p.m. today and proceed as a body to the Hall of the 
House of Representatives for the joint session of Congress provided 
under the provisions of H. Con. Res. 11; that upon dissolution of the 
joint session, the Senate adjourn until 10 a.m. on Thursday, February 
9; that following the prayer and

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pledge, the morning hour be deemed expired, the Journal of proceedings 
be approved to date, and the time for the two leaders be reserved for 
their use later in the day and morning business be closed; that upon 
the conclusion of morning business, the Senate proceed to executive 
session and resume consideration of the Benjamin nomination; that at 11 
a.m., all remaining postcloture time on the nomination be considered 
expired; that following disposition of the Benjamin nomination, the 
Senate resume consideration of the Chung nomination; that the cloture 
motions filed during today's session ripen at 1:45 p.m. on Thursday; 
finally, that if any nominations are confirmed during Thursday's 
session, the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the 
table and the President be immediately notified of the Senate's action.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
  Mr. KAINE. Mr. President, we will gather in the Senate Chamber at 
8:20 p.m. to proceed as a body to the House for the State of the Union.

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