[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 26 (Monday, February 12, 2007)]
[Senate]
[Page S1873]
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                           EXECUTIVE CALENDAR

  Mr. SANDERS. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate 
proceed to executive session to the consideration of Executive Calendar 
No. 23; that the nomination be confirmed and the motion to reconsider 
be laid upon the table; that any statements thereon be printed in the 
Record; that the President be immediately notified of the Senate's 
action; and that the Senate return to legislative session.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
  The nomination considered and confirmed is as follows:


                          DEPARTMENT OF STATE

       John D. Negroponte, of New York, to be Deputy Secretary of 
     State.

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