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On the recordJuly 9, 2014
I ask unanimous consent that the time be yielded back. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, all time is yielded back. The question is, Will the Senate advise and consent to the nomination of William D. Adams, of Maine, to be Chairperson of the National Endowment for the Humanities for a term of 4 years? The nomination was confirmed. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under the previous order, the motions to reconsider are considered made and laid upon the table and the President will be immediately notified of the Senate's action. ____________________
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Harry Reid
Democratic · Nevada
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Jul 9, 2014

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