for those who are following this debate, we had four nominations that were being held. Two were just approved. We will keep working to make sure all four are approved. The two remaining are in the States of Illinois and Ohio. We feel just as intensely about those vacancies as all the others, but we are seizing the moment to order a rollcall vote on the two that have been approved by both sides. I yield the floor. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Alaska. Unanimous Consent Request--S. 2835
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