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                           EXECUTIVE SESSION

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                           EXECUTIVE CALENDAR

  Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate 
proceed to executive session.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
  Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate 
proceed to the consideration of the following nomination: Executive 
Calendar No. 421.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
  Mr. McCONNELL. I ask unanimous consent that the Senate vote on the 
nomination with no intervening action or debate; that if confirmed, the 
motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table; that 
the President be immediately notified of the Senate's action; that no 
further motions be in order; and that any statement related to the 
nomination be printed in the Record.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
  The question is, Will the Senate advise and consent to the nomination 
of the following named officer for appointment as Chief of Naval 
Operations and 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., sections 601 and 8033 to be Admiral: Vice Adm. 
Michael M. Gilday?
  The nomination was confirmed.

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