[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 39 (Thursday, March 10, 2016)]
[Senate]
[Page S1443]
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                           EXECUTIVE CALENDAR

  Mr. SASSE. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate 
proceed to executive session for the en bloc consideration of Calendar 
Nos. 474 and 475; that the nominations be confirmed en bloc and the 
motions to be reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table 
with no intervening action or debate; that no further motions be in 
order; that any statements related to the nominations 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.
  The nominations considered and confirmed en bloc are as follows:


                           in the coast guard

       The following named officer for appointment in the United 
     States Coast Guard Reserve in the grade indicated under title 
     10, U.S.C., section 12203(a):

                           To be rear admiral

     Francis S. Pelkowski

       The following named officer for appointment to a position 
     of importance and responsibility as Deputy Commandant for 
     Operations in the United States Coast Guard and to the grade 
     indicated under title 14, U.S.C., section 50:

                           To be vice admiral

     Rear Adm. Fred M. Midgette

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