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                           EXECUTIVE CALENDAR

  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the nomination.
  The legislative clerk read the nomination of Richard A. Hertling, of 
Maryland, to be a Judge of the United States Court of Federal Claims 
for a term of fifteen years.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The majority leader.
  Mr. McCONNELL. I ask unanimous consent that notwithstanding rule 
XXII, it be in order to proceed to file cloture on executive 
nominations during today's session of the Senate.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection?
  Without objection, it is so ordered.

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