Posted on 02/03/2005 5:25:43 AM PST by OXENinFLA
ORDER OF PROCEDURE -- (Senate - February 02, 2005)
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Mr. McCONNELL. I ask unanimous consent when the Senate completes its business today, it recess until 8:40 p.m. tonight, at which time the Senate will proceed as a body to the House Chamber for the President's State of the Union address; provided that upon the dissolution of the joint session, the Senate adjourn until 9 a.m. on Thursday, February 3rd.
I further ask 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, and the Senate then begin a period of morning business for up to 2 hours, with the first hour under the control of the Democratic leader or his designee and the second hour under the control of the majority leader or his designee; provided that following morning business the Senate proceed to executive session and resume consideration of the nomination of Alberto Gonzales to be Attorney General as provided under the previous order; provided that during the first 2 hours of debate tomorrow, the first 30 minutes be under the control of the majority, and following that the time alternate every 30 minutes.
The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
PROGRAM
Mr. McCONNELL. Tomorrow, following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of the nomination of Alberto Gonzales to be Attorney General for a total of 8 hours of debate remaining with the time equally divided between the chairman and the ranking member of the Judiciary Committee. It is my hope that some time will be yielded back, allowing us to proceed to a vote earlier in the afternoon. We have had full debate on this nomination. We all appreciate the orderly fashion in which we have conducted the debate.
I think they'll get started around 11am (est) on this....
Two live threads, and the President hits the ground running this morning to support his SS reform proposal. Decisions, decisions. ;)
2 "Nea" votes for 2 non-white nominees in a row.
I wonder if John F'in will also make it 2 sore loser Nea votes for 2 nominees in a row.
Thursday is my day to mentor at school; could you ping me to anything relevant? Thanks so much!
Please add me to your ping list.
Many thanks.
Oxen, what time is the vote scheduled to happen?
I don't think it's going to be until late this afternoon...
LOL!
McConnell just pointed out that Janet Reno didn't answer the questions pose to her during her hearing FOR 9 MONTHS AFTER she was confirmed!
SHe wouldn't answer questions to the 9/11 Commission either
Thanks for the link.
I have called a few senators and reminded them of their YES vote for Janet Reno.
I have both live threads open, getting ready for Rush, and watching Wolfowitz. I can't stomach the debate on Gonzalez. I have to get dressed and go to the store soon, so if your around can you ping me if something good happens?
Thanks
Here we go, line up the usual suspects.
See I will have to make more phone calls today.
What a bunch of grandstanders.
Is Dodd trying to compare our military and the treatment of terrorists to that of Nazi Germany's treatment of the Jews???
Dodd says he can't vote to confirm Gonzales
Ummmm .. didn't Dodd vote for him at the committee hearing???
Live thread for Gonzales!
I see nothing in Obama, what is the big deal on him?
Bush's first stop today..N Dakota..why you ask?.doesn't have many people, and most of them voted for him. It DOES have Kent Conrad..up in 2006..and a very popular GOP Governor..how will Conrad vote on Gonzales..and other judicial nominees..
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