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Chris Coons: I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to executive session to consider the following nomination: Calendar No.…

On the recordMay 10, 2016
I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to executive session to consider the following nomination: Calendar No. 307, Paula Xinis, nominee for the District of Maryland; that the Senate proceed to vote without intervening action or debate on the nomination; 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 to the nomination; 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 ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Is there objection? Mr. McCONNELL. I object. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Objection is heard. The Senator from Delaware.
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Chris Coons
Democratic · Delaware
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May 10, 2016

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