2 pm: The Senate will convene and begin a period of morning business.
The Senate will then resume consideration of the motion to proceed to H.J. Res 66, a joint resolution that renews import restrictions on Burma/Myanmar as a result of its violations of democratic norms.
5:30pm: The vote to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to H.J. Res 66, setting a timetable to end debate on the motion and bring it to a future vote, will occur at this time.
Procedural notes: Under Rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Senate, a quorum is mandatory before cloture is invoked. This requirement has been waived by unanimous consent.
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