Political Quotes

“I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to Executive Session to consider the following nominations en bloc: Calendar Nos. 489 and 490; 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. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it so ordered. The question is, Will the Senate advise and consent to the nominations of Armando O. Bonilla, of the District of Columbia, to be a Judge of the United States Court of Federal Claims for a term of fifteen years; and Carolyn N. Lerner, of Maryland, to be a Judge of the United States Court of Federal Claims for a term of fifteen years? The nominations were confirmed en bloc. ____________________”