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On the recordFebruary 8, 2016
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to executive session to consider the following nomination that is to the country of Sweden: Azita Raji, Calendar No. 148; that the Senate proceed to vote without intervening action or debate on the nomination; that if confirmed, the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? The majority leader. Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, on behalf of the junior Senator from Texas, Mr. Cruz, I object. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection is heard. The Senator from Minnesota.
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Amy Klobuchar
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