jim byrne is the right man for the job. we passed the mission act that needs to be implemented. mr. byrne has ruffled feathers among some here. in the end, he will do the right thing and we can hold him accountable. i think it is critically important we get these folks confirmed so we can hold them accountable and get them in front of our committee. i would urge you to give an aye vote on jim byrne. the presiding officer: the clerk will report the motion to invoke cloture. the clerk: cloture motion. we, the undersigned senators, in accordance with the provisions of rule 22 of the standing rules of the in accordance with the provisions of rule 22 of the standing rules of the senate do hereby move to bring to a close debate of james byrne of virginia to be deputy secretary of affairs, signed by 17 senators. the presiding officer: by unanimous consent, the mandatory quorum call has been waived. the question is, is it the sense of the senate that debate on the nomination of james byrne of virginia to be deputy secretary of veterans' affairs shall be brought to a close. the yeas and nays