Political Quotes

“at this time, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the following nominations en bloc: Calendar No. 188, 255, and 256; that the Senate vote on the nominations en bloc 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 any statements related to the nominations be printed in the Record and that the President be immediately notified of the Senate's action. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. The question is, Will the Senate advise and consent to the nominations of Gwen Graham, of Florida, to be Assistant Secretary for Legislation and Congressional Affairs, Department of Education; Roberto Josue Rodriguez, of the District of Columbia, to be Assistant Secretary for Planning, Evaluation, and Policy Development, Department of Education; and Elizabeth Merrill Brown, of Maryland, to be General Counsel, Department of Education? The nominations were confirmed en bloc.”