Bob Menendez: “this is not a procedure the majority set up. The procedure that is being set up is one where career nominees and…”

“this is not a procedure the majority set up. The procedure that is being set up is one where career nominees and critical nominees are being held on the floor as a procedure that the Republicans have decided to do. Let me try once again. Let's see whether there is a more important place than Russia. I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to executive session to consider the following nomination: Mark Lippert to be Ambassador to South Korea, Calendar No. 893; that the nomination be confirmed; that the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate; that no further motions be made in order to that nomination; that any related statements be printed in the Record; that the President be immediately notified of the Senate's action, and the Senate then resume legislative business. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? The Senator from Wyoming.”