[Cboldt]

The Bernanke vote will be a voice vote early this afternoon.

I further ask unanimous consent that the Senate stand in recess from 12:30 to 2:15 p.m. to accommodate the weekly party luncheons, and that Senator Bunning be recognized at 2:15 for his 30 minutes of debate on the Bernanke nomination.

After that, the vote on the nomination, and elevation to chair of the Federal Reserve.

[small voice in the wilderness]

Who cares about the Bernanke qualifications. Where does he stand on abortion?