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Entry Title Date
Signing Authority February 17, 2012
Harry Reid, D-NV
"I ask unanimous consent that from Friday, February 17, through Monday, February 27, 2012, the majority leader be authorized to sign duly enrolled bills or joint resolutions."
Program February 17, 2012
Harry Reid, D-NV
"The next rollcall vote, then, will be at 5:30 p.m., on Monday, February 27, on the Brodie nomination."
Adjournment To Tuesday, February 21, 2012 February 17, 2012
David Dreier, R-CA
"Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at noon on Tuesday, February 21, 2012; when the House adjourns on that day, it adjourn to meet at 10 a.m. on Friday, February 24, 2012; and, when the House adjourns on that day, it adjourn to meet at 2 p.m. on Monday, February 27, 2012."
Unanimous Consent Agreement—Executive Calendar February 17, 2012
Harry Reid, D-NV
"Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that on Monday, February 27, 2012, at 4:30 p.m., the Senate proceed to executive session to consider the following nomination: Calendar No. 409; that there be 60 minutes for debate equally divided in the usual form; that upon the use or yielding back of that time, the Senate proceed to vote without intervening action or debate on that nomination, the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table, with no intervening action or debate, and that there be no further motions in order; that any related statements be printed in the Record; that the President be immediately notified of the Senate’s action, and the Senate then resume legislative session."
Orders For Tuesday, February 21 Through Monday, February 27, 2012 February 17, 2012
Harry Reid, D-NV
"I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business for the day, it adjourn until Tuesday, February 21, at 12 p.m., and convene for a pro forma session only with no business conducted and that following the pro forma session the Senate adjourn until Friday, February 24, at 11 a.m. and convene for a pro forma session only with no business conducted, and that following the pro forma session, the Senate adjourn until 2 p.m., on Monday, February 27; that following the prayer and pledge, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, the morning hour be deemed expired, and the time for the two leaders be reserved for their use later in the day; that Senator Shaheen be recognized to deliver Washington’s Farewell Address; further, that upon the conclusion of the reading, the Senate be in morning business until 4:30 p.m., with Senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each."

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