Analysis · Floor speech · beta

John Thune

Republican on Orders for Friday, August 7, 2026 2026-08-06

141 words · 4 sentences · 9 clauses

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The ask 100%

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Mr. President, The ask · 141 wordsI ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it stand adjourned until 10 a.m. on Friday, August 7; ¹that following the prayer and pledge, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, the morning hour be deemed expired, the time for the two leaders be reserved for their use later in the day, morning business be closed, and notwithstanding rule XXII, the Senate proceed to executive session to resume consideration of the nominations en bloc pursuant to S. Res. 817 postcloture; further, notwithstanding rule XXII, at 11:30 a.m. the Senate proceed to legislative session and execute the order in relation to H.R.² 5334; finally, if any nominations are confirmed during Friday’s session of the Senate, that the motions to reconsider be made and laid upon the table and the President be immediately notified of the Senate’s actions.

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Signal · 100

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Claims · 2

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1“it stand adjourned until 10 a.m. on Friday, August 7”Senator Thune requested unanimous consent that the Senate adjourn until 10 a.m. on Friday, August 7, 2026.search
2“further, notwithstanding rule XXII, at 11:30 a.m. the Senate proceed to legislative session and execute the order in relation to H.R.”Thune’s unanimous consent request provided that at 11:30 a.m. on Friday the Senate proceed to legislative session and execute the order in relation to H.R. 5334.search

Analyzed on 2026-09-16