Political Quotes

“I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to executive session to consider the following nominations en bloc: Calendar Nos. 400, 647, and 775; 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; 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 question is, Will the Senate advise and consent to the nominations of Alan F. Estevez, of Maryland, to be Under Secretary of Commerce for Industry and Security; Enoh T. Ebong, of the District of Columbia, to be Director of the Trade and Development Agency; and Joseph F. DeCarolis, of North Carolina, to be Administrator of the Energy Information Administration, en bloc? The nominations were confirmed en bloc. ____________________”