the clerk: matthew frederick lightman of michigan to be united states district judge for the eastern district of michigan. mr. reid: there is a cloture motion at the desk, mr. president. the presiding officer: the clerk will report the motion. the clerk: cloture motion: we, the undersigned senators, in accordance with the provisions of rule 22 of the standing rules of the senate, do hereby move to bring to a close debate on the nomination of matthew frederick lightman of michigan to be united states district judge for the eastern district of michigan. signed by 17 senators as follows: mr. reid: i ask unanimous consent the reading of the names not be necessary. the presiding officer: without objection. mr. reid: i ask consent that the mandatory quorum under 22 be waived. the presiding officer: without objection. mr. reid: i move to move to legislative session. the presiding officer: all those in favor say aye. opposed, no. the ayes appear to have t the ayes do have t the motion is agreed to. mr. reid: i move to executive session to consider calendar number 578. the presiding officer: