[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 153 (Thursday, October 13, 2011)]
[Senate]
[Page S6497]
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            UNANIMOUS CONSENT AGREEMENT--EXECUTIVE CALENDAR

  Mr. KERRY. Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that at a time to 
be determined by the majority leader, in consultation with the 
Republican leader, the Senate proceed to executive session to consider 
Calendar No. 78; that there be 4 hours for debate equally divided in 
the usual form; that upon the use or yielding back of time, the Senate 
proceed to vote without intervening action or debate on Calendar No. 
78; that 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 to the nomination; 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.
  Mr. KERRY. Madam 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. REID. Madam 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the quorum call be rescinded.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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