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“UNANIMOUS-CONSENT REQUEST--EXECUTIVE CALENDAR” mentioning the U.S. Dept of Labor was published in the Senate section on pages S12768 on Dec. 10, 2001.
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UNANIMOUS-CONSENT REQUEST--EXECUTIVE CALENDAR
Mr. THOMAS. Mr. President, as if in executive session, I ask unanimous consent the majority leader, after consultation with the Republican leader, proceed to executive session no later than December 14 to consider Calendar No. 471, the nomination of Eugene Scalia to be Solicitor for the Department of Labor. I further ask consent that there be 3 hours of debate equally divided in the usual form. I ask consent, following the use and yielding back of time, the Senate proceed to vote on the confirmation of the nomination and the President be immediately notified of the Senate's action.
The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection?
Mr. HARKIN. Was this cleared on both sides?
Mr. THOMAS. I am not certain of that. I only know this nomination has been waiting now for over 200 days.
Mr. HARKIN. I have to object if it has not been cleared on both sides. Without that assurance, I have to object.
The PRESIDING OFFICER. The objection is heard.
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