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On the recordDecember 7, 2023
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to executive session to consider the following nomination: Calendar No. 435, COL Andres O. Saslav, with the exception of COL John W. Sannes; that the Senate vote on the nomination without intervening action or debate; that the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table; and that the President be immediately notified of the Senate's action. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk will report. The senior assistant legislative clerk read the nomination of the following named officer for appointment in the United States Army to the grade indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section 624: to be Brigadier General, COL Andres O. Saslav. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is, Will the Senate advise and consent to the Saslav nomination? =========================== NOTE =========================== On page S5880, December 7, 2023, second column, the following appears: The senior assistant legislative clerk read the nomination of the following named officer for appointment in the United States Army to the grade indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section 624: to be Brigadier General, COL John W. Sannes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is, Will the Senate advise and consent to the Sannes nomination?…
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