[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 210 (Wednesday, December 20, 2023)]
[Senate]
[Pages S6077-S6078]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         APPOINTMENTS AUTHORITY

  Mr. SCHATZ. Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that 
notwithstanding the upcoming adjournment of the Senate, the President 
of the Senate, the President pro tempore, and the majority and minority 
leaders be authorized to make appointments to Commissions, committees, 
Boards, conferences, or interparliamentary conferences authorized by 
law, by concurrent action of the two Houses, or by order of the Senate.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
  Mr. SCHATZ. I suggest the absence of a quorum.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll.
  The senior assistant legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.
  Mr. SCHATZ. Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the order 
for the quorum call be rescinded.

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  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

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