Ben Sasse: “I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to executive session for the en bloc consideration of Calendar Nos. 474…”

“I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to executive session for the en bloc consideration of Calendar Nos. 474 and 475; that the nominations be confirmed en bloc and the motions to be 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. 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 in the United States Coast Guard Reserve in the grade indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section 12203(a): To be rear admiral Francis S. Pelkowski The following named officer for appointment to a position of importance and responsibility as Deputy Commandant for Operations in the United States Coast Guard and to the grade indicated under title 14, U.S.C., section 50: To be vice admiral Rear Adm. Fred M. Midgette ____________________”