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On the recordDecember 17, 2021
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate consider the following nominations en bloc: Executive Calendar Nos. 416, 418, 419, 422, 426, 531, 570, 591, and 592; that the Senate vote on the nominations en bloc without intervening action or debate; that the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate; that any statements related to the nominations be printed in the Record; 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 question is, Will the Senate advise and consent to the nominations of Catherine A. McLaughlin, of Massachusetts, to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Corporation for National and Community Service for a term expiring October 6, 2024; Lynnette Young Overby, of Delaware, to be a Member of the National Council on the Humanities for the remainder of the term expiring January 26, 2022; Ismael N. Ahmed, of Michigan, to be a Member of the National Council on the Arts for a term expiring September 3, 2024; Huascar Medina, of Kansas, to be a Member of the National Council on the Arts for a term expiring September 3, 2026; Fagan Harris, of Maryland, to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Corporation for National and Community Service for a term expiring October 6, 2023; Matthew S.…
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