Mr. President, as in executive session, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate now proceed to the nomination of John S. Pistole, to be Assistant Secretary of Department of Homeland Security, Transportation Security Administration, received by the Senate on Monday, May 17, and referred to the Committee on Commerce; that upon the reporting out of or discharge of the nomination the nomination then be referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs for a period not to exceed 30 calendars days; after which the nomination, if still in committee, be discharged and placed on the Executive Calendar. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
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