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On the recordJune 25, 2012
I ask unanimous consent that at a time to be determined by the majority leader, in consultation with the Republican leader, the Senate proceed to executive session to consider the following nominations: Calendar No. 231; that there be 2 hours for debate equally divided in the usual form; that upon the use or yielding back of time, the Senate proceed to a vote without intervening action or debate on Calendar No. 231; that the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table, with no intervening action or debate; that no further motions be in order, that any related statements be printed in the Record, that the President be immediately notified of the Senate's action, and the Senate then resume legislative session. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection. Mr. McCONNELL. Madam President, Senator DeMint has some concerns about this nomination. Therefore, at his request, I object. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection is heard.
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Joe Lieberman
Independent · Connecticut
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Jun 25, 2012

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