[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 11]
[Senate]
[Page 14904]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                           EXECUTIVE SESSION

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                           EXECUTIVE CALENDAR

  Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate 
proceed to executive session for consideration of the following 
nominations on the Executive Calendar: Military nominations reported by 
the Armed Services Committee during today's session. I further ask 
unanimous consent that the nominations be confirmed, the motions to 
reconsider be laid upon the table, 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 are as follows:


                              in the navy

       The following named officer for reappointment as Chief of 
     Naval Operations, United States Navy, for an additional term 
     of two years, and appointment to the grade indicated while 
     assigned to a position of importance and responsibility under 
     title 10, U.S.C., sections 601 and 5033:

                             To be admiral

     Adm. Vernon E. Clark


                          in the marine corps

       The following named officer for appointment in the United 
     States Marine Corps to the grade indicated while assigned to 
     a position of importance and responsibility under title 10, 
     U.S.C., section 601:

                             To be general

     Lt. Gen. James E. Cartwright

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