Political Quotes

“Mr. President, I ask to execute the previous order with respect to the Thomas nomination. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under the previous order, the Senate will proceed to executive session to resume consideration of the following nomination, which the clerk will report. The senior assistant legislative clerk read the nomination of Holly A. Thomas, of California, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Ninth Circuit. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is, Will the Senate advise and consent to the Thomas nomination?”