Political Quotes

“I ask unanimous consent that the Senate consider the following nominations en bloc: 507, 778, 803, and 842; that the Senate proceed to vote on the nominations in the order listed, without intervening action or debate; that 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 the nominations; that any statements related to the nominations be printed in the Record; that the President be immediately notified of the Senate's action. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The question is, Will the Senate advise and consent to the following nominations en bloc: Brad John Crabtree, of North Dakota, to be an Assistant Secretary of Energy (Fossil Energy and Carbon Management); Frank Calvelli, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary of the Air Force. (New Position); Paul Monteiro, of Maryland, to be Director, Community Relations Service, for a term of four years; and Kristyn E. Jones, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary of the Air Force? The nominations were confirmed en bloc. ____________________”