the clerk: national indian gaming commission, e. sequoyah simermeyer of maryland to be chairman of the national indian gaming commission. mrs. fischer: i ask consent that the senate vote on the nominations en bloc with no intervening action or debate, that if confirmed the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table en bloc, the president be immediately notified of the senate's action, that no further motions be in order, and that any statements relating to the nominations be printed in the record. the presiding officer: is there objection? without objection,so ordered. the question is 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. mrs. fischer: i ask unanimous consent that the senate proceed to the en bloc consideration of the following nominations, executive calendar 482, 483 and 484. the presiding officer: is there objection to proceeding to the nominations en bloc? without objection, the clerk will report. the clerk