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Ben Sasse: I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of Calendar Nos. 594, 606 through 650, and all…

On the recordJune 29, 2016
I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of Calendar Nos. 594, 606 through 650, and all nominations on the Secretary's desk; that the nominations be confirmed en bloc; that the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate; that no further motions be in order; that any statements related to the nominations be printed in the Record; that the President be immediately notified of the Senate's action, and the Senate then resume legislative session. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered. The nominations considered and confirmed en bloc are as follows: in the COAST GUARD The following named officer for appointment to a position of importance and responsibility in the United States Coast Guard to the grade indicated under title 14, U.S.C., section 50: To be vice admiral Vice Adm. Fred M. Midgette in the ARMY The following Army National Guard of the United States officer for appointment in the Reserve of the Army to the grade indicated under title 10, U.S.C., sections 12203 and 12211: To be major general Brig. Gen. Matthew T. Quinn in the NAVY The following named officer for appointment in the United States Navy Reserve to the grade indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section 12203: To be rear admiral (lower half) Capt. Phillip E. Lee, Jr.…
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Ben Sasse
Republican · Nebraska
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Jun 29, 2016

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