On the recordMay 7, 2010
I object. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection is heard. Mrs. McCASKILL. On that nominee, the vote out of committee was 19 to 6--19 to 6. Five Republican colleagues supported this nominee and five Republican Senators opposed this nominee. So it was a 5-to-5 split of the Republicans on the committee to that nominee. I ask unanimous consent the Senate proceed to executive session for purpose of consideration of Calendar No. 703, Benita Y. Pearson, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Ohio; that the nomination be confirmed, the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid on the table, no further motions be in order, the President be immediately notified of the Senate's action, and that any statements relating to the nominee be printed at the appropriate place in the Record. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection?
