On the recordMay 14, 2012
There should only be one rollcall vote tonight because the Maryland judge we expect to be able to voice-vote. The PRESIDING OFFICER. All time is expired. Under the previous order, the question is, Will the Senate advise and consent to the nomination of George Levi Russell III, of Maryland, to be United States District Judge for the District of Maryland. The nomination was confirmed. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is, Will the Senate advise and consent to the nomination of John J. Tharp, Jr., of Illinois, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Illinois. Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There is a sufficient second. The clerk will call the roll. The assistant bill clerk called the roll.
