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On the recordJune 30, 2010
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to executive session and that the previous action tonight with respect to Calendar No. 963 be vitiated and that the Senate then proceed to Calendar No. 964; that the nomination be confirmed; that the motion to reconsider be laid upon the table; that the President be immediately notified of the Senate's action, and the Senate resume legislative session. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The nomination considered and confirmed is as follows: The following named officer for appointment in the United States Army to the grade indicated while assigned to a position of importance and responsibility under title 10, U.S.C., section 601: To be general Lt. Gen. Lloyd J. Austin, III ____________________
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Tom Carper
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