SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

EXECUTIVE CALENDAR

PREPARED UNDER THE DIRECTION OF NANCY ERICKSON,

SECRETARY OF THE SENATE

By Michelle Haynes, Executive Clerk

ONE HUNDRED THIRTEENTH CONGRESS

Mon day, March 4, 2013

FIRST SESSION {

SECOND SESSION {

Issue No. 18

CONVENED J ANUARY 3, 2013

http://www.senate.gov/ExecutiveCalendar
UNANIMOUS CONSENT AGREEMENT

Pamela Ki Mai Chen (Cal. No. 15)

Katherine Polk Failla (Cal. No. 16)

Ordered, That at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, March 4, 2013, the Senate proceed to executive session to consider the following 

nominations: Pamela Ki Mai Chen, of New York, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of New York and 

Katherine Polk Failla, of New York, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of New York.

Ordered further, That there be 30 minutes for debate equally divided in the usual form; that upon the use or yielding 

back of time the Senate proceed to vote without intervening action or debate on the nominations in the order listed; that the

motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate; that no further motions 

be in order; that the President be immediately notified of the Senate's action and the Senate then resume legislative session. 

(February 28, 2013.)
RESOLUTIONS

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TREATIES

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* S ignifies nom inee’s com m itm ent to respond to requests to appear and testify before any duly constituted com m ittee of the S enate

NOMINATIONS

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THE JUDICIARY

9 7 Richard Gary Taranto, of Maryland, to be 

United States Circuit Judge for the Federal 

Circuit, vice Paul R. Michel, retired.

Feb 07, 2013 Reported by Mr. 

Leahy, Committee on the 

Judiciary, without printed 

report.

11 32 Mark A. Barnett, of Virginia, to be a Judge of 

the United States Court of International 

Trade, vice Judith M. Barzilay, retired.

Feb 14, 2013 Reported by Mr. 

Leahy, Committee on the 

Judiciary, without printed 

report.

12 33 Claire R. Kelly, of New York, to be a Judge of 

the United States Court of International 

Trade, vice Evan J. Wallach, elevated.

Feb 14, 2013 Reported by Mr. 

Leahy, Committee on the 

Judiciary, without printed 

report.

13 2 Caitlin Joan Halligan, of New York, to be 

United States Circuit Judge for the District 

of Columbia Circuit, vice John G. Roberts, 

Jr., elevated.

Feb 14, 2013 Reported by Mr. 

Leahy, Committee on the 

Judiciary, without printed 

report.

14 5 Patty Shwartz, of New Jersey, to be United 

States Circuit Judge for the Third Circuit, 

vice Maryanne Trump Barry, retired.

Feb 14, 2013 Reported by Mr. 

Leahy, Committee on the 

Judiciary, without printed 

report.

15 11 Pamela Ki Mai Chen, of New York, to be 

United States District Judge for the Eastern 

District of New York, vice Raymond J. 

Dearie, retired.

Feb 14, 2013 Reported by Mr. 

Leahy, Committee on the 

Judiciary, without printed 

report.

16 15 Katherine Polk Failla, of New York, to be 

United States District Judge for the Southern 

District of New York, vice Denise Cote, 

retired.

Feb 14, 2013 Reported by Mr. 

Leahy, Committee on the 

Judiciary, without printed 

report.

17 17 Andrew Patrick Gordon, of Nevada, to be 

United States District Judge for the District 

of Nevada, vice Kent J. Dawson, retired.

Feb 14, 2013 Reported by Mr. 

Leahy, Committee on the 

Judiciary, without printed 

report.

18 18 Ketanji Brown Jackson, of Maryland, to be 

United States District Judge for the District 

of Columbia, vice Henry Harold Kennedy, 

retired.

Feb 14, 2013 Reported by Mr. 

Leahy, Committee on the 

Judiciary, without printed 

report.
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NOMINATIONS

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19 21 Raymond P. Moore, of Colorado, to be United 

States District Judge for the District of 

Colorado, vice Wiley Y. Daniel, retired.

Feb 14, 2013 Reported by Mr. 

Leahy, Committee on the 

Judiciary, without printed 

report.

20 22 Troy L. Nunley, of California, to be United 

States District Judge for the Eastern District 

of California, vice Garland E. Burrell, Jr., 

retired.

Feb 14, 2013 Reported by Mr. 

Leahy, Committee on the 

Judiciary, without printed 

report.

21 23 Beverly Reid O'Connell, of California, to be

United States District Judge for the Central 

District of California, vice Valerie L. Baker, 

retired.

Feb 14, 2013 Reported by Mr. 

Leahy, Committee on the 

Judiciary, without printed 

report.

22 30 Analisa Torres, of New York, to be United 

States District Judge for the Southern 

District of New York, vice Naomi Reice 

Buchwald, retired.

Feb 14, 2013 Reported by Mr. 

Leahy, Committee on the 

Judiciary, without printed 

report.

23 31 Derrick Kahala Watson, of Hawaii, to be 

United States District Judge for the District 

of Hawaii, vice David A. Ezra, retired.

Feb 14, 2013 Reported by Mr. 

Leahy, Committee on the 

Judiciary, without printed 

report.

DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

* 24 38 Christopher J. Meade, of New York, to be 

General Counsel for the Department of the 

Treasury, vice George Wheeler Madison, 

resigned.

Feb 26, 2013 Reported by Mr. 

Baucus, Committee on 

Finance, without printed 

report.

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND 

HUMAN SERVICES

* 25 39 William B. Schultz, of the District of Columbia, 

to be General Counsel of the Department of 

Health and Human Services, vice Daniel 

Meron.

Feb 26, 2013 Reported by Mr. 

Baucus, Committee on 

Finance, without printed 

report.

AIR FORCE

27 57 The following named officers for appointment 

in the United States Air Force to the grade 

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

Feb 26, 2013 Reported by Mr. 

Levin, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report.

to be Major General

Brigadier General Arnold W. Bunch, Jr.
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NOMINATIONS

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Brigadier General Theresa C. Carter

Brigadier General Sandra E. Finan

Brigadier General Jeffrey L. Harrigian

Brigadier General Timothy J. Leahy

Brigadier General Gregory J. Lengyel

Brigadier General Lee K. Levy, II

Brigadier General James F. Martin, Jr.

Brigadier General Jerry P. Martinez

Brigadier General Paul H. McGillicuddy

Brigadier General Robert D. McMurry, Jr.

Brigadier General Edward M. Minahan

Brigadier General Mark C. Nowland

Brigadier General Terrence J. 

O'Shaughnessy Brigadier General Michael T. Plehn

Brigadier General Margaret B. Poore

Brigadier General James N. Post, III

Brigadier General Steven M. Shepro

Brigadier General David D. Thompson

Brigadier General Scott A. Vander Hamm

Brigadier General Marshall B. Webb

Brigadier General Burke E. Wilson

Brigadier General Scott J. Zobrist

28 58 The following named officers for appointment 

in the United States Air Force to the grade 

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

Feb 26, 2013 Reported by Mr. 

Levin, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report.

to be Brigadier General

Colonel Nina M. Armagno

Colonel Sam C. Barrett

Colonel Steven L. Basham

Colonel Ronald D. Buckley

Colonel Carl A. Buhler

Colonel John A. Cherrey

Colonel James C. Dawkins, Jr.

Colonel Patrick J. Doherty

Colonel Dawn M. Dunlop

Colonel Thomas L. Gibson

Colonel James B. Hecker

Colonel Patrick C. Higby

Colonel Mark K. Johnson

Colonel Brian M. Killough

Colonel Robert D. LaBrutta
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Colonel Scott C. Long

Colonel Russell L. Mack

Colonel Patrick X. Mordente

Colonel Shaun Q. Morris

Colonel Paul D. Nelson

Colonel John M. Pletcher

Colonel Duke Z. Richardson

Colonel Brian S. Robinson

Colonel Barre R. Seguin

Colonel John S. Shapland

Colonel Robert J. Skinner

Colonel James C. Slife

Colonel Dirk D. Smith

Colonel Jeffrey B. Taliaferro

Colonel Jon T. Thomas

Colonel Glen D. VanHerck

Colonel Stephen N. Whiting

Colonel John M. Wood

29 141 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:

Feb 26, 2013 Reported by Mr. 

Levin, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report.

to be Lieutenant General

Lt. Gen. Robin Rand

ARMY

30 60 The following named officer for appointment in 

the United States Army to the grade 

indicated while assigned to a position of 

importance and responsibility under title 10, 

U.S.C., section 601:

Feb 26, 2013 Reported by Mr. 

Levin, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report.

to be Lieutenant General

Lt. Gen. John M. Bednarek

31 68 The following named officer for appointment in 

the United States Army to the grade 

indicated while assigned to a position of 

importance and responsibility under title 10, 

U.S.C., section 601:

Feb 26, 2013 Reported by Mr. 

Levin, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report.

to be General

General Lloyd J. Austin, III
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32 69 The following named officer for appointment in 

the United States Army to the grade 

indicated while assigned to a position of 

importance and responsibility under title 10, 

U.S.C., section 601:

Feb 26, 2013 Reported by Mr. 

Levin, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report.

to be Lieutenant General

Lieutenant General Robert L. Caslen, Jr.

33 143 The following named officer for appointment as 

the Vice Chief of Staff of the Army and 

appointment in the United States Army to 

the grade indicated while assigned to a 

position of importance and responsibility 

under title 10, U.S.C., sections 601 and 3034:

Feb 26, 2013 Reported by Mr. 

Levin, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report.

to be General

Lt. Gen. John F. Campbell

34 144 The following named officer for appointment in 

the United States Army to the grade 

indicated while assigned to a position of 

importance and responsibility under title 10, 

U.S.C., section 601:

Feb 26, 2013 Reported by Mr. 

Levin, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report.

to be General

Lt. Gen. Vincent K. Brooks

35 145 The following named officer for appointment in 

the United States Army to the grade 

indicated while assigned to a position of 

importance and responsibility under title 10, 

U.S.C., section 601:

Feb 26, 2013 Reported by Mr. 

Levin, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report.

to be General

Gen. David M. Rodriguez

MARINE CORPS

36 65 The following named officer for appointment in 

the United States Marine Corps Reserve to 

the grade indicated under title 10, U.S.C., 

section 12203:

Feb 26, 2013 Reported by Mr. 

Levin, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report.

to be Major General

Brig. Gen. Paul W. Brier
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NAVY

37 67 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:

Feb 26, 2013 Reported by Mr. 

Levin, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report.

to be Vice Admiral

Rear Admiral William H. Hilarides

38 161 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:

Feb 26, 2013 Reported by Mr. 

Levin, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report.

to be Vice Admiral

Rear Adm. Joseph P. Aucoin

[NEW REPORTS]

THE JUDICIARY

39 13 Shelly Deckert Dick, of Louisiana, to be United 

States District Judge for the Middle District 

of Louisiana, vice Ralph E. Tyson, deceased.

Feb 28, 2013 Reported by Mr. 

Leahy, Committee on the 

Judiciary, without printed 

report.

40 24 William H. Orrick, III, of the District of 

Columbia, to be United States District Judge 

for the Northern District of California, vice 

Charles R. Breyer, retired.

Feb 28, 2013 Reported by Mr. 

Leahy, Committee on the 

Judiciary, without printed 

report.

41 27 Nelson Stephen Roman, of New York, to be 

United States District Judge for the Southern 

District of New York, vice Richard M. 

Berman, retired.

Feb 28, 2013 Reported by Mr. 

Leahy, Committee on the 

Judiciary, without printed 

report.

PRIVACY AND CIVIL LIBERTIES 

OVERSIGHT BOARD

42 50 David Medine, of Maryland, to be Chairman 

and Member of the Privacy and Civil 

Liberties Oversight Board for a term expiring 

January 29, 2018. (New Position)

Feb 28, 2013 Reported by Mr. 

Leahy, Committee on the 

Judiciary, without printed 

report.
NOMINATIONS PLACED ON THE SECRETARY’S DESK

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AIR FORCE

PN142 AIR FORCE nominations (2) beginning ALAN S. FINE, and ending PAUL R. NEWBOLD, 

which nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of February 7, 

2013.

ARMY

PN146 ARMY nomination of Jasmine T. N. Daniels, which was received by the Senate and appeared in 

the Congressional Record of February 7, 2013.

PN147 ARMY nomination of Paul W. Roecker, which was received by the Senate and appeared in the 

Congressional Record of February 7, 2013.

PN148 ARMY nominations (8) beginning JAMES B. BARKLEY, and ending MICHAEL E. 

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

of February 7, 2013.

PN149 ARMY nomination of Lena M. Fabian, which was received by the Senate and appeared in the 

Congressional Record of February 7, 2013.

PN150 ARMY nominations (3) beginning YIMING A. CHING, and ending JOSEPH F. GOODMAN, 

which nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of February 7, 

2013.

PN151 ARMY nominations (58) beginning WILLIAM C. ALLEY, and ending D010916, which 

nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of February 7, 2013.

PN152 ARMY nominations (2) beginning ALISON R. HUPPMAN, and ending ALLEGRA E. LOBELL, 

which nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of February 7, 

2013.

PN153 ARMY nominations (4) beginning THOMAS M. GREGO, and ending GEORGE J. ZECKLER, 

which nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of February 7, 

2013.

NAVY

PN154 NAVY nominations (4) beginning ANDREW W. DELEY, and ending GREGORY E. RINGLER, 

which nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of February 7, 

2013.
* 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

PRIVILEGED NOMINATIONS

MESSAGE

NO.

DATE

RECEIVED

NOMINEE AND POSITION * INFORMATION 

REQUESTED BY 

COMMITTEE

10

** REQUESTED 

INFORMATION 

RECEIVED

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.

51 Jan 22, 2013 Sylvia M. Becker, of the District 

of Columbia, to be a Member 

of the Foreign Claims 

Settlement Commission of the 

United States for the term 

expiring September 30, 2013, 

vice Ralph E. Martinez, term 

expired.

Yes

52 Jan 22, 2013 Sylvia M. Becker, of the District 

of Columbia, to be a Member 

of the Foreign Claims 

Settlement Commission of the 

United States for the term 

expiring September 30, 2016. 

(Reappointment)

Yes

122 Jan 28, 2013 Gerald Lyn Early, of Missouri, to 

be a Member of the National 

Council on the Humanities for 

a term expiring January 26, 

2018, vice Josiah Bunting, III, 

term expired.

Yes

123 Jan 28, 2013 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

124 Jan 28, 2013 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

125 Jan 28, 2013 Daniel Iwao Okimoto, of 

California, to be a Member of 

the National Council on the 

Humanities for a term 

expiring January 26, 2018, 

vice Mary Habeck, term 

expired.

Yes

126 Jan 28, 2013 Katherine H. Tachau, of Iowa, to 

be a Member of the National 

Council on the Humanities for 

a term expiring January 26, 

2018, vice Jay Winik, term 

expired.

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

PRIVILEGED NOMINATIONS

MESSAGE

NO.

DATE

RECEIVED

NOMINEE AND POSITION * INFORMATION 

REQUESTED BY 

COMMITTEE

11

** REQUESTED 

INFORMATION 

RECEIVED

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.

131 Feb 04, 2013 Michael Wayne Hail, of 

Kentucky, to be a Member of 

the Board of Trustees of the 

Harry S Truman Scholarship 

Foundation for a term expiring 

December 10, 2017, vice 

Sharon Tucker, term expired.

Yes

132 Feb 04, 2013 Janet Lorraine LaBreck, of 

Massachusetts, to be 

Commissioner of the 

Rehabilitation Services 

Administration, Department of 

Education, vice Lynnae M. 

Ruttledge, resigned.

Yes

174 Feb 27, 2013 Stephen J. Hadley, of the

District of Columbia, to be a 

Member of the Board of 

Directors of the United States 

Institute of Peace for a term of 

four years, vice Judy Van Rest, 

term expired.

Yes
NOTICE OF INTENT TO OBJ ECT

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 inc lusion in 

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

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

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

DATE SUBJ ECT

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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 o r 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.