On the recordDecember 13, 2014
I move to proceed to executive session to consider Calendar No. 553, Christopher Smith, of Texas, to be an Assistant Secretary of Energy. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on agreeing to the motion to proceed.
I move to proceed to executive session to consider Calendar No. 553, Christopher Smith, of Texas, to be an Assistant Secretary of Energy. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on agreeing to the motion to proceed.
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