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CONVENED JANUARY 6, 2015

Issue No. 67

SECOND SESSION {

FIRST SESSION {

SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

ONE HUNDRED FOURTEENTH CONGRESS

Thursday, May 21, 2015

EXECUTIVE CALENDAR

By Jennifer A. Gorham, Executive Clerk

SECRETARY OF THE SENATE

PREPARED UNDER THE DIRECTION OF JULIE E. ADAMS,

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* Signifies nominee’s commitment to respond to requests to appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of the Senate

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OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT

* 2 57 Earl L. Gay, of the District of Columbia, to be 

Deputy Director of the Office of Personnel 

Management, vice Christine M. Griffin.

Jan 22, 2015 Reported by Mr. 

Johnson, Committee on 

Homeland Security and 

Governmental Affairs, 

without printed report.

FEDERAL MEDIATION AND 

CONCILIATION SERVICES

* 6 52 Allison Beck, of the District of Columbia, to be 

Federal Mediation and Conciliation Director, 

vice George H. Cohen, resigned.

Jan 28, 2015 Reported by Mr. 

Alexander, Committee on 

Health, Education, Labor, 

and Pensions, without printed 

report.

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

* 7 53 Adri Davin Jayaratne, of Michigan, to be an 

Assistant Secretary of Labor, vice Brian 

Vincent Kennedy.

Jan 28, 2015 Reported by Mr. 

Alexander, Committee on 

Health, Education, Labor, 

and Pensions, without printed 

report.

THE JUDICIARY

11 5 Jeanne E. Davidson, of Maryland, to be a 

Judge of the United States Court of 

International Trade, vice Donald C. Pogue, 

retired.

Feb 05, 2015 Reported by Mr. 

Grassley, Committee on the 

Judiciary, without printed 

report.

25 20 Jill N. Parrish, of Utah, to be United States 

District Judge for the District of Utah, vice 

Dee V. Benson, retired.

Feb 26, 2015 Reported by Mr. 

Grassley, Committee on the 

Judiciary, without printed 

report.

26 19 Jose Rolando Olvera, Jr., of Texas, to be 

United States District Judge for the Southern 

District of Texas, vice Hilda G. Tagle, retired.

Feb 26, 2015 Reported by Mr. 

Grassley, Committee on the 

Judiciary, without printed 

report.

27 7 Nancy B. Firestone, of Virginia, to be a Judge 

of the United States Court of Federal Claims 

for a term of fifteen years. (Reappointment)

Feb 26, 2015 Reported by Mr. 

Grassley, Committee on the 

Judiciary, without printed 

report.
* Signifies nominee’s commitment to respond to requests to appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of the Senate

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28 8 Thomas L. Halkowski, of Pennsylvania, to be a 

Judge of the United States Court of Federal 

Claims for a term of fifteen years, vice Lynn 

Jeanne Bush, term expired.

Feb 26, 2015 Reported by Mr. 

Grassley, Committee on the 

Judiciary, without printed 

report.

29 9 Patricia M. McCarthy, of Maryland, to be a 

Judge of the United States Court of Federal 

Claims for a term of fifteen years, vice Emily 

Clark Hewitt, retired.

Feb 26, 2015 Reported by Mr. 

Grassley, Committee on the 

Judiciary, without printed 

report.

30 10 Jeri Kaylene Somers, of Virginia, to be a Judge 

of the United States Court of Federal Claims 

for a term of fifteen years, vice George W. 

Miller, retired.

Feb 26, 2015 Reported by Mr. 

Grassley, Committee on the 

Judiciary, without printed 

report.

31 6 Armando Omar Bonilla, of the District of 

Columbia, to be a Judge of the United States 

Court of Federal Claims for a term of fifteen 

years, vice Edward J. Damich, term expired.

Feb 26, 2015 Reported by Mr. 

Grassley, Committee on the 

Judiciary, without printed 

report.

CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC 

BROADCASTING

* 74 28 Patricia D. Cahill, of Missouri, to be a Member 

of the Board of Directors of the Corporation 

for Public Broadcasting for a term expiring 

January 31, 2020. (Reappointment)

Mar 25, 2015 Reported by Mr. 

Thune, Committee on 

Commerce, Science, and 

Transportation, without 

printed report.

ARMY

77 306-2 The following named officers for appointment 

in the United States Army to the grade 

indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section 624:

Mar 24, 2015 Reported by Mr. 

McCain, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report.

to be Major General

Brig. Gen. Anthony C. Funkhouser

Brig. Gen. Donald E. Jackson, Jr.

Brig. Gen. Kent D. Savre

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

* 78 241 Ericka M. Miller, of Virginia, to be Assistant 

Secretary for Postsecondary Education, 

Department of Education, vice Eduardo M. 

Ochoa.

Apr 16, 2015 Reported by Mr. 

Alexander, Committee on 

Health, Education, Labor, 

and Pensions, without printed 

report.
* Signifies nominee’s commitment to respond to requests to appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of the Senate

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* 79 242 Michael Keith Yudin, of the District of 

Columbia, to be Assistant Secretary for 

Special Education and Rehabilitative 

Services, Department of Education, vice 

Alexa E. Posny.

Apr 16, 2015 Reported by Mr. 

Alexander, Committee on 

Health, Education, Labor, 

and Pensions, without printed 

report.

THE JUDICIARY

81 12 Kara Farnandez Stoll, of Virginia, to be United 

States Circuit Judge for the Federal Circuit, 

vice Randall R. Rader, retired.

Apr 23, 2015 Reported by Mr. 

Grassley, Committee on the 

Judiciary, without printed 

report.

82 17 Roseann A. Ketchmark, of Missouri, to be 

United States District Judge for the Western 

District of Missouri, vice Gary A. Fenner, 

retiring.

Apr 23, 2015 Reported by Mr. 

Grassley, Committee on the 

Judiciary, without printed 

report.

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

* 83 236 Peter Levine, of Maryland, to be Deputy Chief 

Management Officer of the Department of 

Defense, vice Elizabeth A. McGrath.

Apr 30, 2015 Reported by Mr. 

McCain, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report.

AIR FORCE

95 373 The following named officer for appointment as 

Vice Chief of Staff, United States Air Force, 

and appointment in the United States Air 

Force to the grade indicated while assigned 

to a position of importance and responsibility 

under title 10, U.S.C., sections 8034 and 601:

Apr 30, 2015 Reported by Mr. 

McCain, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report.

to be General

Lt. Gen. David L. Goldfein

NORTHERN BORDER REGIONAL 

COMMISSION

* 107 44 Mark Scarano, of New Hampshire, to be 

Federal Cochairperson of the Northern 

Border Regional Commission, vice Sandford 

Blitz, resigned.

Apr 30, 2015 Reported by Mr. 

Inhofe, Committee on 

Environment and Public 

Works, without printed 

report.
* Signifies nominee’s commitment to respond to requests to appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of the Senate

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UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE

* 108 193 David Michael Bennett, of North Carolina, to 

be a Governor of the United States Postal 

Service for a term expiring December 8, 2018, 

vice Thurgood Marshall, Jr., term expired.

May 06, 2015 Reported by Mr. 

Johnson, Committee on 

Homeland Security and 

Governmental Affairs, 

without printed report.

* 109 213 Mickey D. Barnett, of New Mexico, to be a 

Governor of the United States Postal Service 

for a term expiring December 8, 2020. 

(Reappointment)

May 06, 2015 Reported by Mr. 

Johnson, Committee on 

Homeland Security and 

Governmental Affairs, 

without printed report.

* 110 283 Stephen Crawford, of Maryland, to be a 

Governor of the United States Postal Service 

for the remainder of the term expiring 

December 8, 2015, vice Alan C. Kessler, 

resigned.

May 06, 2015 Reported by Mr. 

Johnson, Committee on 

Homeland Security and 

Governmental Affairs, 

without printed report.

* 111 284 Stephen Crawford, of Maryland, to be a 

Governor of the United States Postal Service 

for a term expiring December 8, 2022. 

(Reappointment)

May 06, 2015 Reported by Mr. 

Johnson, Committee on 

Homeland Security and 

Governmental Affairs, 

without printed report.

* 112 285 James C. Miller, III, of Virginia, to be a 

Governor of the United States Postal Service 

for a term expiring December 8, 2017. 

(Reappointment)

May 06, 2015 Reported by Mr. 

Johnson, Committee on 

Homeland Security and 

Governmental Affairs, 

without printed report.

DEFENSE NUCLEAR FACILITIES 

SAFETY BOARD

* 113 172 Jessie Hill Roberson, of Alabama, to be a 

Member of the Defense Nuclear Facilities 

Safety Board for a term expiring October 18, 

2018. (Reappointment)

May 19, 2015 Reported by Mr. 

McCain, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report.

NAVY

115 271 The following named officers for appointment 

in the United States Navy to the grade 

indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section 624:

May 19, 2015 Reported by Mr. 

McCain, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report.

to be Rear Admiral

Rear Adm. (lh) John D. Alexander
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Rear Adm. (lh) Ronald A. Boxall

Rear Adm. (lh) Robert P. Burke

Rear Adm. (lh) Matthew J. Carter

Rear Adm. (lh) Christopher W. Grady

Rear Adm. (lh) Michael E. Jabaley, Jr.

Rear Adm. (lh) Colin J. Kilrain

Rear Adm. (lh) Andrew L. Lewis

Rear Adm. (lh) DeWolfe H. Miller

Rear Adm. (lh) John P. Neagley

Rear Adm. (lh) Patrick A. Piercey

Rear Adm. (lh) Charles A. Richard

Rear Adm. (lh) Hugh D. Wetherald

Rear Adm. (lh) Ricky L. Williamson

116 344 The following named officers for appointment 

in the United States Navy to the grade 

indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section 624:

May 19, 2015 Reported by Mr. 

McCain, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report.

to be Rear Admiral (Lower Half)

Capt. Eugene H. Black, III

Capt. Dell D. Bull

Capt. William D. Byrne, Jr.

Capt. Edward B. Cashman

Capt. Moises Deltoro, III

Capt. Stephen C. Evans

Capt. Gregory J. Fenton

Capt. John V. Fuller

Capt. Michael P. Holland

Capt. Hugh W. Howard, III

Capt. Jeffrey W. Hughes

Capt. Thomas E. Ishee

Capt. Stephen T. Koehler

Capt. Yancy B. Lindsey

Capt. Francis D. Morley

Capt. Cathal S. O'Connor

Capt. Jeffrey E. Trussler

Capt. William W. Wheeler, III
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AIR FORCE

117 415 The following named officer for appointment in 

the United States Air Force to the grade 

indicated while assigned to a position of 

importance and responsibility under title 10, 

U.S.C., section 601:

May 19, 2015 Reported by Mr. 

McCain, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report.

to be Lieutenant General

Maj. Gen. Jeffrey G. Lofgren

MARINE CORPS

118 416 The following named officer for appointment in 

the United States Marine Corps to the grade 

indicated while assigned to a position of 

importance and responsibility under title 10, 

U.S.C., section 601:

May 19, 2015 Reported by Mr. 

McCain, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report.

to be Lieutenant General

Maj. Gen. Michael G. Dana

ARMY

119 454 The following Army National Guard of the 

United States officer for appointment in the 

Reserve of the Army to the grade indicated 

under title 10, U.S.C., sections 12203 and 

12211:

May 19, 2015 Reported by Mr. 

McCain, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report.

to be Major General

Brig. Gen. Matthew P. Beevers

NAVY

120 455 The following named officer for appointment in 

the United States Navy to the grade 

indicated while assigned to a position of 

importance and responsibility under title 10, 

U.S.C., section 601:

May 19, 2015 Reported by Mr. 

McCain, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report.

to be Vice Admiral

Rear Adm. John N. Christenson

121 456 The following named officer for appointment in 

the United States Navy to the grade 

indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section 624:

May 19, 2015 Reported by Mr. 

McCain, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report.
* Signifies nominee’s commitment to respond to requests to appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of the Senate

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to be Rear Admiral (lower half)

Capt. Shoshana S. Chatfield

122 471 The following named officer for appointment as 

the Judge Advocate General of the Navy and 

for appointment in the United States Navy to 

the grade indicated while serving as the 

Judge Advocate General under title 10, 

U.S.C., section 5148:

May 19, 2015 Reported by Mr. 

McCain, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report.

to be Vice Admiral

Rear Adm. James W. Crawford, III

[NEW REPORTS]

FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION

* 123 66 Mario Cordero, of California, to be a Federal 

Maritime Commissioner for the term expiring 

June 30, 2019. (Reappointment)

May 20, 2015 Reported by Mr. 

Thune, Committee on 

Commerce, Science, and 

Transportation, without 

printed report.

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

* 124 67 Daniel R. Elliott III, of Ohio, to be a Member of 

the Surface Transportation Board for a term 

expiring December 31, 2018. 

(Reappointment)

May 20, 2015 Reported by Mr. 

Thune, Committee on 

Commerce, Science, and 

Transportation, without 

printed report.

COAST GUARD

* 125 313 The following officer for appointment in the 

United States Coast Guard to the grade 

indicated while assigned to a position of 

importance and responsibility as Deputy 

Commandant for Mission Support under title 

14, U.S.C., section 50:

May 20, 2015 Reported by Mr. 

Thune, Committee on 

Commerce, Science, and 

Transportation, without 

printed report.

to be Vice Admiral

Rear Adm. Sandra L. Stosz
NOMINATIONS PLACED ON THE SECRETARY’S DESK

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AIR FORCE

PN95 - 2 AIR FORCE nomination of RHYS WILLIAM HUNT, which was received by the Senate and 

appeared in the Congressional Record of January 26, 2015.

PN248 AIR FORCE nominations (5) beginning JAMES D. BRANTINGHAM, and ending GEORGE T. 

YOUSTRA, which nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of 

March 4, 2015.

PN249 AIR FORCE nominations (429) beginning RANDALL E. ACKERMAN, and ending CLINTON R. 

ZUMBRUNNEN, which nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional 

Record of March 4, 2015.

PN426 AIR FORCE nominations (2) beginning JOSHUA D. BURGESS, and ending JAMES R. 

CANTU, which nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of 

April 30, 2015.

PN427 AIR FORCE nomination of Michael I. Etan, which was received by the Senate and appeared in 

the Congressional Record of April 30, 2015.

ARMY

PN428 ARMY nomination of Erik D. Masick, which was received by the Senate and appeared in the 

Congressional Record of April 30, 2015.

PN429 ARMY nominations (3) beginning MUHAMMAD R. KHAWAJA, and ending NIKALESH 

REDDY, which nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of 

April 30, 2015.

MARINE CORPS

PN80 MARINE CORPS nomination of Henry C. Bodden, which was received by the Senate and 

appeared in the Congressional Record of January 13, 2015.

PN82 MARINE CORPS nomination of William E. Lanham, which was received by the Senate and 

appeared in the Congressional Record of January 13, 2015.

PN115 MARINE CORPS nomination of Rebecca L. Wilkinson, which was received by the Senate and 

appeared in the Congressional Record of January 26, 2015.

PN122 MARINE CORPS nominations (42) beginning MATTHEW F. AMIDON, and ending JOHN A. 

WRIGHT, which nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of 

January 26, 2015.

PN151 MARINE CORPS nominations (6) beginning MICHAEL J. CORRADO, and ending CRAIG C. 

ULLMAN, which nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of 

January 29, 2015.

PN152 MARINE CORPS nominations (211) beginning RORY L. ALDRIDGE, and ending MARK D. 

ZIMMER, which nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of 

January 29, 2015.
NOMINATIONS PLACED ON THE SECRETARY’S DESK

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NAVY

PN110 NAVY nomination of Miriam Behpour, which was received by the Senate and appeared in the 

Congressional Record of January 26, 2015.

PN111 NAVY nomination of Thomas P. Murphy, which was received by the Senate and appeared in the 

Congressional Record of January 26, 2015.

PN147 NAVY nomination of Todd S. Levant, which was received by the Senate and appeared in the 

Congressional Record of January 29, 2015.

PN148 NAVY nomination of Jennifer L. Borstelmann, which was received by the Senate and appeared 

in the Congressional Record of January 29, 2015.

PN150 NAVY nomination of Robert S. Thompson, which was received by the Senate and appeared in 

the Congressional Record of January 29, 2015.

PN181 NAVY nomination of Melissa C. Austin, which was received by the Senate and appeared in the 

Congressional Record of February 5, 2015.

PN438 NAVY nominations (50) beginning ANTHONY S. ARDITO, and ending RODERICK D. 

WILSON, which nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of 

April 30, 2015.

PN443 NAVY nomination of Garrett T. Pankow, which was received by the Senate and appeared in the 

Congressional Record of April 30, 2015.

PN444 NAVY nomination of William M. Walker, which was received by the Senate and appeared in the 

Congressional Record of April 30, 2015.

PN445 NAVY nomination of Christopher C. Meyer, which was received by the Senate and appeared in 

the Congressional Record of April 30, 2015.

PN446 NAVY nominations (2) beginning JEFFREY G. BENTSON, and ending PAUL N. PORENSKY, 

which nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of April 30, 

2015.

PN447 NAVY nomination of Kevin D. Clarida, which was received by the Senate and appeared in the 

Congressional Record of April 30, 2015.

PN448 NAVY nomination of Brianna E. Jackson, which was received by the Senate and appeared in 

the Congressional Record of April 30, 2015.

PN449 NAVY nomination of Jared M. Spilka, which was received by the Senate and appeared in the 

Congressional Record of April 30, 2015.

PN450 NAVY nomination of Francine Segovia, which was received by the Senate and appeared in the 

Congressional Record of April 30, 2015.

PN451 NAVY nomination of Todd W. Mallory, which was received by the Senate and appeared in the 

Congressional Record of April 30, 2015.
* Committee of jurisdiction has requested appropriate biographical and financial information on this nominee

** Committee of jurisdiction has received the necessary biographical and financial information on this nominee; nominee will remain in this 

section for 10 session days

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26 Jan 08, 2015 Walter Hood, of California, to be 

a Member of the National 

Council on the Arts for a term 

expiring September 3, 2020, 

vice Barbara Ernst Prey, term 

expired.

Yes

27 Jan 08, 2015 Diane Helen Rodriguez, of 

California, to be a Member of 

the National Council on the 

Arts for a term expiring 

September 3, 2018, vice Joan 

Israelite, term expired.

Yes

32 Jan 08, 2015 Rafael J. Lopez, of California, to 

be Commissioner on Children, 

Youth, and Families, 

Department of Health and 

Human Services, vice Bryan 

Hayes Samuels, resigned.

Yes

33 Jan 08, 2015 Todd A. Fisher, of New York, to 

be a Member of the Board of 

Directors of the Overseas 

Private Investment 

Corporation for a term 

expiring December 17, 2016, 

vice James A. Torrey, term 

expired.

Yes

34 Jan 08, 2015 Deven J. Parekh, of New York, 

to be a Member of the Board of 

Directors of the Overseas 

Private Investment 

Corporation for a term 

expiring December 17, 2016, 

vice Katherine M. Gehl, 

resigned.

Yes

35 Jan 08, 2015 Romonia S. Dixon, of Arizona, to 

be a Member of the Board of 

Directors of the Corporation 

for National and Community 

Service for a term expiring 

October 6, 2018, vice Matthew 

Francis McCabe, term expired.

Yes May 12, 2015
* Committee of jurisdiction has requested appropriate biographical and financial information on this nominee

** Committee of jurisdiction has received the necessary biographical and financial information on this nominee; nominee will remain in this 

section for 10 session days

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SENATOR REQUESTED REFERRAL TO 

COMMITTEE OF JURISDICTION 

Pursuant to S. Res. 116, 112th Congress, nominations in this section of the Executive Calendar are entitled to expedited procedures.

36 Jan 08, 2015 Victoria Ann Hughes, of 

Virginia, to be a Member of 

the Board of Directors of the 

Corporation for National and 

Community Service for a term 

expiring October 6, 2016, vice 

James Palmer, term expired.

Yes May 12, 2015

37 Jan 08, 2015 Eric P. Liu, of Washington, to be 

a Member of the Board of 

Directors of the Corporation 

for National and Community 

Service for a term expiring 

December 27, 2017, vice 

Layshae Ward, term expired.

Yes

84 Jan 16, 2015 John E. Mendez, of California, to 

be a Director of the Securities 

Investor Protection 

Corporation for a term 

expiring December 31, 2015, 

vice Sharon Y. Bowen, 

resigned.

Yes

85 Jan 16, 2015 John E. Mendez, of California, to 

be a Director of the Securities 

Investor Protection 

Corporation for a term 

expiring December 31, 2018. 

(Reappointment)

Yes

89 Jan 26, 2015 Sim Farar, of California, to be a 

Member of the United States 

Advisory Commission on 

Public Diplomacy for a term 

expiring July 1, 2015. 

(Reappointment)

Yes

90 Jan 26, 2015 Sim Farar, of California, to be a 

Member of the United States 

Advisory Commission on 

Public Diplomacy for a term 

expiring July 1, 2018. 

(Reappointment)

Yes

91 Jan 26, 2015 William Joseph Hybl, of 

Colorado, to be a Member of 

the United States Advisory 

Commission on Public 

Diplomacy for a term expiring 

July 1, 2015. (Reappointment)

Yes
* Committee of jurisdiction has requested appropriate biographical and financial information on this nominee

** Committee of jurisdiction has received the necessary biographical and financial information on this nominee; nominee will remain in this 

section for 10 session days

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SENATOR REQUESTED REFERRAL TO 

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Pursuant to S. Res. 116, 112th Congress, nominations in this section of the Executive Calendar are entitled to expedited procedures.

92 Jan 26, 2015 William Joseph Hybl, of 

Colorado, to be a Member of 

the United States Advisory 

Commission on Public 

Diplomacy for a term expiring 

July 1, 2018. (Reappointment)

Yes

126 Jan 27, 2015 Richard T. Julius, of North 

Carolina, to be a Member of 

the Internal Revenue Service 

Oversight Board for a term 

expiring September 14, 2019, 

vice Raymond T. Wagner, Jr., 

term expired.

Yes

184 Feb 12, 2015 Brodi L. Fontenot, of Louisiana, 

to be Chief Financial Officer, 

Department of the Treasury, 

vice Daniel M. Tangherlini, 

resigned.

Yes

185 Feb 12, 2015 Deborah Willis, of New York, to 

be a Member of the National 

Council on the Humanities for 

a term expiring January 26, 

2020, vice Carol M. Swain, 

term expired.

Yes

281 Mar 11, 2015 Edward L. Ayers, of Virginia, to 

be a Member of the National 

Council on the Humanities for 

a term expiring January 26, 

2020, vice David Hertz, term 

expired.

Yes

294 Mar 19, 2015 Francine Berman, of New York, 

to be a Member of the National 

Council on the Humanities for 

a term expiring January 26, 

2020, vice Gary D. Glenn, term 

expired.

Yes

295 Mar 19, 2015 Richard Christman, of 

Kentucky, to be a Member of 

the Board of Directors of the 

Corporation for National and 

Community Service for a term 

expiring October 6, 2017. 

(Reappointment)

Yes May 12, 2015
* Committee of jurisdiction has requested appropriate biographical and financial information on this nominee

** Committee of jurisdiction has received the necessary biographical and financial information on this nominee; nominee will remain in this 

section for 10 session days

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SENATOR REQUESTED REFERRAL TO 

COMMITTEE OF JURISDICTION 

Pursuant to S. Res. 116, 112th Congress, nominations in this section of the Executive Calendar are entitled to expedited procedures.

296 Mar 19, 2015 Shelly Colleen Lowe, of Arizona, 

to be a Member of the National 

Council on the Humanities for 

a term expiring January 26, 

2018, vice Jane M. Doggett, 

term expired.

Yes May 12, 2015

329 Apr 13, 2015 Dean A. Reuter, of Virginia, to

be a Member of the Board of 

Directors of the Corporation 

for National and Community 

Service for a term expiring 

September 14, 2016, vice Julie 

Fisher Cummings, term 

expired.

Yes

330 Apr 13, 2015 Shamina Singh, of New York, to 

be a Member of the Board of 

Directors of the Corporation 

for National and Community 

Service for a term expiring 

October 6, 2019, vice Alan D. 

Solomont, resigned.

Yes

365 Apr 15, 2015 Linda Struyk Millsaps, of North 

Carolina, to be a Member of 

the Internal Revenue Service 

Oversight Board for a term 

expiring September 14, 2018, 

vice Paul Jones, term expired.

Yes

366 Apr 15, 2015 Thomas Edgar Rothman, of 

Maryland, to be a Member of 

the National Council on the 

Arts for a term expiring 

September 3, 2016. (New 

Position)

Yes

419 Apr 30, 2015 Patricia Nelson Limerick, of 

Colorado, to be a Member of 

the National Council on the 

Humanities for a term 

expiring January 26, 2018, 

vice Robert S. Martin, term 

expired.

Yes

468 May 11, 2015 Julius Lloyd Horwich, of Illinois, 

to be Assistant Secretary for 

Legislation and Congressional 

Affairs, Department of 

Education, vice Gabriella 

Cecilia Gomez.

Yes
* Committee of jurisdiction has requested appropriate biographical and financial information on this nominee

** Committee of jurisdiction has received the necessary biographical and financial information on this nominee; nominee will remain in this 

section for 10 session days

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SENATOR REQUESTED REFERRAL TO 

COMMITTEE OF JURISDICTION 

Pursuant to S. Res. 116, 112th Congress, nominations in this section of the Executive Calendar are entitled to expedited procedures.

472 May 14, 2015 Leslie E. Bains, of New York, to 

be a Director of the Securities 

Investor Protection 

Corporation for a term 

expiring December 31, 2015, 

vice William S. Jasien, term 

expired.

Yes

473 May 14, 2015 Leslie E. Bains, of New York, to 

be a Director of the Securities 

Investor Protection 

Corporation for a term 

expiring December 31, 2018. 

(Reappointment)

Yes

474 May 14, 2015 Juan Carlos Iturregui, of 

Maryland, to be a Member of 

the Board of Directors of the 

Inter-American Foundation for 

a term expiring June 26, 2020, 

vice Thomas Joseph Dodd, 

term expired.

Yes
NOTICE OF INTENT TO OBJECT

MESSAGE

NO.

NOMINEE AND OFFICE DATE AND SENATOR

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When a notice of intent to object is given to the appropriate leader, or their designee, and such notice is submitted for inclusion in 

the Congressional Record and the Senate Executive Calendar, or following the objection to a unanimous consent to proceeding to, 

and, or disposition of, matters relating to nominations and treaties on their behalf, it shall be placed in the section of the Senate 

Executive Calendar entitled “Notice of Intent to Object”. (S. Res. 28, 112th Congress)

184 Brodi L. Fontenot, of Louisiana, to be Chief Financial Officer, 

Department of the Treasury.

Apr. 28, 2015 - Mr. Grassley
MOTIONS FOR RECONSIDERATION

DATE SUBJECT

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 After an action taken by the Senate, any Senator voting with the prevailing side or who has not voted may, on the same day or on 

either of the next two days of actual session thereafter, either enter a motion for reconsideration or move a reconsideration. This section 

contains such motions not yet acted on as so provided by Rule XIII, Paragraph 1.