[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 11]
[Senate]
[Page 14517]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                           EXECUTIVE SESSION

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                           EXECUTIVE CALENDAR

  Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, I understand the majority leader was 
asking about clearing some military promotions earlier today. I wanted 
to indicate--and I see the assistant majority leader is here--we are 
clear with those and never had an issue with these particular 
promotions. Therefore, I suggest that we call them up and confirm them 
immediately.
  Unless there is an objection from the other side, and having notified 
the other side, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to 
executive session to consider the following military promotions: 
Calendar Nos. 192, 193, and 194. I further ask unanimous consent that 
these nominations be confirmed en bloc, the motions to reconsider be 
laid upon the table, that the President be immediately notified of the 
Senate's action, and that the Senate then resume legislative session.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection?
  Without objection, it is so ordered.
  The nominations considered and confirmed are as follows:


                            In the Air Force

       The following named officer for appointment in the United 
     States Air Force 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. Douglas M. Fraser


                              In the Army

       The following named officer for appointment in the United 
     States Army 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. Stanley A. McChrystal


                              In the Navy

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

                             To be admiral

     Adm. James G. Stavridis

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