[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 56 (Thursday, April 2, 2009)]
[Senate]
[Page S4293]
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                      NOMINATION OF ASHTON CARTER

  Mr. LEVIN. Mr. President, I had the intent, when we got to executive 
session, of asking unanimous consent that Calendar item No. 47, Ashton 
Carter's nomination, be agreed to by unanimous consent. There is a hold 
on this nomination. The two Senators who have that hold have indicated 
to me their reasons for it. One of those Senators--and I have talked to 
Senator Shelby; there is no objection to my identifying him this way--
has not had the opportunity that he seeks to talk to Mr. Carter. He has 
made a commitment that he will do so as quickly as he possibly can 
after the recess so we can hopefully get to this nomination very 
promptly. It is essential this be taken up.

  So in light of the assurance I have received from Senator Shelby 
particularly, and I have talked also to Senator Sessions about this 
matter, I am not going to make that unanimous consent request tonight.
  Ms. KLOBUCHAR. Mr. President, I suggest the absence of a quorum.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll.
  The assistant legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.
  Mr. COBURN. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for 
the quorum call be rescinded.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

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