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On the recordJune 17, 2013
Mr. President, I ask that any time remaining be yielded back. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. All time is yielded back. The question is, Will the Senate advise and consent to the nomination of Luis Felipe Restrepo, of Pennsylvania, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania? The nomination was confirmed. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The President will be immediately notified of the Senate's action. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under the previous order, the question is, Will the Senate advise and consent to the nomination of Kenneth John Gonzales, of New Mexico, to be United States District Judge for the District of New Mexico?
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Patrick Leahy
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