quorum call: the clerk: ms.aldwin. # quorum call: senate proceed to executive session to consider the fomg nomination, calendar number 716, michael louis sulmeyer, to be secretary -- the motion to reconsider be considered made and 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: without objection, the clerk will report. the clerk: nomination, department of defense, michael louis sulmeyer, of california, to be assistant secretary. the presiding officer: the question occurs on the nomination. all those in favor say aye. all opposed, no. the ayes appear to have it. the ayes do have it. the nomination is confirmed. under the previous order the senate