Mr. President, now proceeding with an important nomination for Health and Human Services, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to executive session for the purpose of consideration of Calendar No. 647, Jim Esquea, to be an Assistant Secretary of Health and Human Services; that the nomination be confirmed; that the motions to reconsider be made and laid upon the table; that no further motions be in order; that the President be immediately notified of the Senate's action, and that any statements relating to the nominee be printed in the Record as if read. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Is there objection?
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