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On the recordDecember 20, 2013
I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to executive session to consider the following nominations: Calendar Nos. 460 through and including Calendar No. 477, and all nominations on the Secretary's desk in the Air Force, Army, and Navy; that the nominations be confirmed en bloc, the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table, with no intervening action or debate; that no further motions be in order to any of the nominations; that any related statements be printed in the Record; and that the President be immediately notified of the Senate's action. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered. The nominations considered and confirmed en bloc are as follows: ____________________
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois
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Dec 20, 2013

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