CONGRESSIONAL RECORD – SENATE


December 22, 1970


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AUTHORITY FOR THE SECRETARY OF THE SENATE, THE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE AND THE VICE PRESIDENT TO TAKE CERTAIN ACTION DURING THE ADJOURNMENT


Mr. MUSKIE. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that during the adjournment of the Senate following the completion of business today, December 22, until Monday, December 28, the Secretary of the Senate be authorized to receive messages from the President of the United States and from the House of Representatives, and that the President pro tempore or Acting President pro tempore of the Senate be authorized to sign duly enrolled bills.


The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Does the Senator wish to include the Vice President in his request?


Mr. MUSKIE. Yes.


The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered.