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On the recordNovember 14, 2011
I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to executive session to consider the nominations on the Secretary's desk in the Coast Guard; that the nominations be confirmed en bloc, the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table, with no intervening action or debate; that no further motions be in order to any of the nominations; that any statements 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: ____________________
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Harry Reid
Democratic · Nevada
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Nov 14, 2011

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