I ask unanimous consent that the cloture motion with respect to Calendar No. 836 be withdrawn and the Senate proceed to the consideration of the nomination. PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The cloture motion was withdrawn. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the nomination. The senior assistant legislative clerk read the nomination of Charles A. Stones, of Kansas, to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation.
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