Harry Reid said "I ask that the nomination be confirmed, the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table, with no intervening action or debate; that any statements related to the nomination be printed in the Record; that the President be immediately notified of the Senate's action; and the Senate then resume legislative session. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. The nomination was confirmed. ___________________

On the recordJuly 27, 2011

I ask that the nomination be confirmed, the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table, with no intervening action or debate; that any statements related to the nomination be printed in the Record; that the President be immediately notified of the Senate's action; and the Senate then resume legislative session. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. The nomination was confirmed. ____________________

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