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On the recordFebruary 15, 2018
I ask unanimous consent that the Senate vote on the nominations en bloc with no intervening action or debate; that if confirmed, the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table en bloc; that the President be immediately notified of the Senate's action; that no further motions be in order; and that any statements relating to the nominations be printed in the Record. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The question is, Will the Senate advise and consent to the Brown, Krueger, Durham, Anderson, Fremin, Kelly, Murray, and Weiss nominations en bloc? The nominations were confirmed en bloc. ____________________
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Heidi Alexander
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