[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 126 (Friday, September 13, 1996)]
[Senate]
[Pages S10566-S10567]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                           EXECUTIVE CALENDAR

  Mr. COVERDELL. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate 
proceed to executive session to consider the following nomination on 
the Executive Calendar: No. 719, the nomination of Vice Adm. Dennis C. 
Blair, to be vice admiral.
  I further ask unanimous consent that the nomination be confirmed, the 
motion to reconsider be laid upon the table, the President be 
immediately notified of the Senate's action and that the Senate then 
return to legislative session.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
  The nomination was considered and confirmed, as follows:


                                  navy

       The following named officer for reappointment to the grade 
     of vice admiral in the

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     United States Navy while assigned to a position of importance 
     and responsibility under title 10 U.S.C., section 601:

                           To be vice admiral

     Vice Adm. Dennis C. Blair, 000-00-0000.

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