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On the recordJune 9, 2015
I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to executive session to consider Executive Calendar No. 77; that the nomination be confirmed and the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate; that no further motions be in order; that any statements related to the nomination be printed in the Record; that the President be immediately notified of the Senate's action and the Senate then resume legislative session. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The nomination considered and confirmed is as follows: in the army The following named officers for appointment in the United States Army to the grade indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section 624: To be major general Brig. Gen. Anthony C. Funkhouser Brig. Gen. Donald E. Jackson, Jr. Brig. Gen. Kent D. Savre ____________________
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John Barrasso
Republican · Wyoming
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Jun 9, 2015

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