Deb Fischer: “I would like to thank Chairwoman Klobuchar for holding this hearing and welcome you, Director Halpern, back to the…”

When we look at the reform that took place in 2011, that has been brought up a couple of time here, did any of those changes result in any meaningful change at the pace we are doing nominations currently in the Senate?

I know there was a situation in the past on a director for a new museum--and I hope this new process, or a more complete process can be followed in the future.

In taking up a nomination, the Senate is carrying out its constitutional responsibilities.

Reserving the right to object, could I have the Senator please clarify which bill she called up.