Political Quotes

“I ask unanimous consent that the Senate consider the following nominations en bloc: Calendar Nos. 534, No. 535, No. 536, No. 581, and No. 582; 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; and that the President be immediately notified of the Senate's action. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The Senate will proceed to the nominations en bloc. The question is, Will the Senate advise and consent to the following nominations en bloc: Clare E. Connors, of Hawaii, to be United States Attorney for the District of Hawaii for the term of four years; Zachary A. Cunha, of Rhode Island, to be United States Attorney for the District of Rhode Island for the term of four years; Nikolas P. Kerest, of Vermont, to be United States Attorney for the District of Vermont for the term of four years; Gregory K. Harris, of Illinois, to be United States Attorney for the Central District of Illinois for the term of four years; and Philip R. Sellinger, of New Jersey, to be United States Attorney for the District of New Jersey for the term of four years? The nominations were confirmed en bloc. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The President will be immediately notified of the Senate's action. The Senator from Rhode Island.”