[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 15 (Monday, January 26, 2009)]
[Senate]
[Page S849]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                     NOMINATION OF MARY L. SCHAPIRO

  Mr. ROCKEFELLER. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the 
Senate proceed to executive session to consider the nomination of Mary 
L. Schapiro to fill an unexpired term, received today; that the Senate 
then proceed to the consideration of the nomination; that the 
nomination be confirmed, and the motion to reconsider be laid upon the 
table; that any statements relating thereto be printed in the Record; 
that no further motions be in order; that the President be immediately 
notified of the Senate's action; and the Senate return to legislative 
session.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
  The nomination considered and confirmed is as follows:


                   securities and exchange commission

       Mary L. Schapiro, of the District of Columbia, to be a 
     Member of the Securities and Exchange Commission for the 
     remainder of the term expiring June 5, 2009.

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