John Cornyn: “I ask unanimous consent that the Senate to proceed to executive session for the en bloc consideration of Executive…”

“I ask unanimous consent that the Senate to proceed to executive session for the en bloc consideration of Executive Calendar Nos. 583 and 633 through 639 and all nominations on the Secretary's desk; that the nominations be confirmed; that the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate; and that the President be immediately notified of the Senate's action, all en bloc, and the Senate then resume legislative session. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The nominations considered and confirmed are as follows IN THE ARMY The following named Army National Guard of the United States officer for appointment in the Reserve of the Army to the grade indicated under title 10, U.S.C., sections 12203 and 12211: To be major general Brig. Gen. Aaron R. Dean, II IN THE AIR FORCE The following named Air National Guard of the United States officers for appointment in the Reserve of the Air Force to the grade indicated under title 10, U.S.C., sections 12203 and 12212: To be brigadier general Col. Michael W. Bank Col. Monica M. Brouse Col. Allan R. Cecil Col. Michael A. Comstock Col. Kevin V. Doyle Col. Akshai M. Gandhi Col. Thomas C. Hannon Col. Thomas J. James Col. David W. Manson Col. John J. Ptak, Jr. Col. Michael D. Stohler Col. Edwin A. VanDerWolde Col. Mark A.…”