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CONVENED JANUARY 6, 2015

Issue No. 108

SECOND SESSION {

FIRST SESSION {

SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

ONE HUNDRED FOURTEENTH CONGRESS

Tuesday, August 4, 2015

EXECUTIVE CALENDAR

By Jennifer A. Gorham, Executive Clerk

SECRETARY OF THE SENATE

PREPARED UNDER THE DIRECTION OF JULIE E. ADAMS,

RESOLUTIONS

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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.

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.

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.

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.
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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.

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 STATE

* 127 175 Cassandra Q. Butts, of the District of 

Columbia, to be Ambassador Extraordinary 

and Plenipotentiary of the United States of 

America to the Commonwealth of The 

Bahamas.

May 21, 2015 Reported by Mr. 

Corker, Committee on 

Foreign Relations, 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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NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS 

AND THE HUMANITIES

* 136 296 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.

May 28, 2015 Placed on the 

Calendar pursuant to S.Res. 

116, 112th Congress.

THE JUDICIARY

138 14 Dale A. Drozd, of California, to be United 

States District Judge for the Eastern District 

of California, vice Anthony W. Ishii, retired.

Jun 04, 2015 Reported by Mr. 

Grassley, Committee on the

Judiciary, without printed 

report.

139 13 Ann Donnelly, of New York, to be United 

States District Judge for the Eastern District 

of New York, vice Sandra L. Townes, retiring.

Jun 04, 2015 Reported by Mr. 

Grassley, Committee on the 

Judiciary, without printed 

report.

140 154 Lawrence Joseph Vilardo, of New York, to be 

United States District Judge for the Western 

District of New York, vice Richard J. Arcara, 

retired.

Jun 04, 2015 Reported by Mr. 

Grassley, Committee on the 

Judiciary, without printed 

report.

141 15 LaShann Moutique DeArcy Hall, of New York, 

to be United States District Judge for the 

Eastern District of New York, vice Nicholas 

G. Garaufis, retired.

Jun 04, 2015 Reported by Mr. 

Grassley, Committee on the 

Judiciary, without printed 

report.

DEPARTMENT OF STATE

* 148 49 Azita Raji, of California, to be Ambassador 

Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the 

United States of America to the Kingdom of 

Sweden.

Jun 10, 2015 Reported by Mr. 

Corker, Committee on 

Foreign Relations, without 

printed report.

INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

* 153 239 Sunil Sabharwal, of California, to be United 

States Alternate Executive Director of the 

International Monetary Fund for a term of 

two years, vice Douglas A. Rediker, resigned.

Jun 10, 2015 Reported by Mr. 

Corker, Committee on 

Foreign Relations, 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

* 155 58 David S. Shapira, of Pennsylvania, to be a 

Governor of the United States Postal Service 

for a term expiring December 8, 2019, vice 

Dennis J. Toner, term expired.

Jun 15, 2015 Reported by Mr. 

Johnson, Committee on 

Homeland Security and 

Governmental Affairs, 

without printed report.

THE JUDICIARY

* 194 422 Steven M. Wellner, of the District of Columbia, 

to be an Associate Judge of the Superior 

Court of the District of Columbia for the term 

of fifteen years, vice Kaye K. Christian, 

retired.

Jun 24, 2015 Reported by Mr. 

Johnson, Committee on 

Homeland Security and 

Governmental Affairs, 

without printed report.

* 195 423 William Ward Nooter, of the District of 

Columbia, to be an Associate Judge of the 

Superior Court of the District of Columbia for 

the term of fifteen years, vice A. Franklin 

Burgess, retired.

Jun 24, 2015 Reported by Mr. 

Johnson, Committee on 

Homeland Security and 

Governmental Affairs, 

without printed report.

COAST GUARD

* 196 362 The following named officer for appointment in 

the grade indicated in the United States 

Coast Guard as a member of the Coast Guard 

Permanent Commissioned Teaching Staff 

under title 14, U.S.C., section 188:

Jun 25, 2015 Reported by Mr. 

Thune, Committee on 

Commerce, Science, and 

Transportation, without 

printed report.

to be Lieutenant Commander

Brian J. Maggi

* 197 522 THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS OF 

THE UNITED STATES COAST GUARD 

FOR APPOINTMENT AS MEMBERS OF 

THE PERMANENT COMMISSIONED 

TEACHING STAFF AND APPOINTMENT 

IN THE GRADES INDICATED UNDER 

TITLE 14, U.S.C., SECTION 188:

Jun 25, 2015 Reported by Mr. 

Thune, Committee on 

Commerce, Science, and 

Transportation, without 

printed report.

to be COMMANDER

ANNA W. HICKEY

to be Lieutenant

KIMBERLY C. YOUNG-MCLEAR
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

* 198 280 David Hale, of New Jersey, a Career Member 

of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of 

Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador 

Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the 

United States of America to the Islamic 

Republic of Pakistan.

Jun 25, 2015 Reported by Mr. 

Corker, Committee on 

Foreign Relations, without 

printed report.

* 199 323 Atul Keshap, of Virginia, a Career Member of 

the Senior Foreign Service, Class of 

Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary 

and Plenipotentiary of the United States of 

America to the Democratic Socialist Republic 

of Sri Lanka, and to serve concurrently and 

without additional compensation as 

Ambassador Extraordinary and 

Plenipotentiary of the United States of 

America to the Republic of Maldives.

Jun 25, 2015 Reported by Mr. 

Corker, Committee on 

Foreign Relations, without 

printed report.

* 200 325 Alaina B. Teplitz, of Illinois, a Career Member 

of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of 

Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador 

Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the 

United States of America to the Federal 

Democratic Republic of Nepal.

Jun 25, 2015 Reported by Mr. 

Corker, Committee on 

Foreign Relations, without 

printed report.

* 201 335 William A. Heidt, of Pennsylvania, a Career 

Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class 

of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador 

Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the 

United States of America to the Kingdom of 

Cambodia.

Jun 25, 2015 Reported by Mr. 

Corker, Committee on 

Foreign Relations, without 

printed report.

* 202 363 Glyn Townsend Davies, of the District of 

Columbia, a Career Member of the Senior 

Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, 

to be Ambassador Extraordinary and 

Plenipotentiary of the United States of 

America to the Kingdom of Thailand.

Jun 25, 2015 Reported by Mr. 

Corker, Committee on 

Foreign Relations, without 

printed report.

* 203 458 Jennifer Zimdahl Galt, of Colorado, a Career 

Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class 

of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador 

Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the 

United States of America to Mongolia.

Jun 25, 2015 Reported by Mr. 

Corker, Committee on 

Foreign Relations, 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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* 204 87 Brian James Egan, of Maryland, to be Legal 

Adviser of the Department of State, vice 

Harold Hongju Koh, resigned.

Jun 25, 2015 Reported by Mr. 

Corker, Committee on 

Foreign Relations, without 

printed report.

INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

* 205 132 Janet L. Yellen, of California, to be United

States Alternate Governor of the 

International Monetary Fund for a term of 

five years, vice Ben S. Bernanke, term 

expired.

Jun 25, 2015 Reported by Mr. 

Corker, Committee on 

Foreign Relations, without 

printed report.

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

* 209 468 Julius Lloyd Horwich, of Illinois, to be 

Assistant Secretary for Legislation and 

Congressional Affairs, Department of 

Education, vice Gabriella Cecilia Gomez.

Jun 25, 2015 Placed on the 

Calendar pursuant to S.Res. 

116, 112th Congress.

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

* 210 508 Stephen C. Hedger, of New York, to be an 

Assistant Secretary of Defense, vice 

Elizabeth Lee King, resigned.

Jun 25, 2015 Placed on the 

Calendar pursuant to S.Res. 

116, 112th Congress.

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND 

HUMAN SERVICES

* 211 32 Rafael J. Lopez, of California, to be 

Commissioner on Children, Youth, and 

Families, Department of Health and Human 

Services, vice Bryan Hayes Samuels, 

resigned.

Jul 07, 2015 Placed on the 

Calendar pursuant to S.Res. 

116, 112th Congress.

DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

* 212 184 Brodi L. Fontenot, of Louisiana, to be Chief 

Financial Officer, Department of the 

Treasury, vice Daniel M. Tangherlini, 

resigned.

Jul 07, 2015 Placed on the 

Calendar pursuant to S.Res. 

116, 112th Congress.

THE JUDICIARY

213 11 Luis Felipe Restrepo, of Pennsylvania, to be 

United States Circuit Judge for the Third 

Circuit, vice Anthony J. Scirica, retired.

Jul 09, 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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214 18 Travis Randall McDonough, of Tennessee, to 

be United States District Judge for the 

Eastern District of Tennessee, vice Curtis L. 

Collier, retired.

Jul 09, 2015 Reported by Mr. 

Grassley, Committee on the 

Judiciary, without printed 

report.

215 153 Waverly D. Crenshaw, Jr., of Tennessee, to be 

United States District Judge for the Middle 

District of Tennessee, vice William Joseph 

Haynes, Jr., retired.

Jul 09, 2015 Reported by Mr. 

Grassley, Committee on the 

Judiciary, without printed 

report.

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

* 216 207 Monica C. Regalbuto, of Illinois, to be an 

Assistant Secretary of Energy 

(Environmental Management), vice Ines R. 

Triay, resigned.

Jul 09, 2015 Senate Committee 

on Energy and Natural 

Resources discharged 

pursuant to the order of June 

28, 1990.

May 19, 2015 Reported by Mr. 

McCain, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report.

OVERSEAS PRIVATE INVESTMENT 

CORPORATION

* 217 33 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.

Jul 17, 2015 Placed on the 

Calendar pursuant to S.Res. 

116, 112th Congress.

* 218 34 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.

Jul 17, 2015 Placed on the 

Calendar pursuant to S.Res. 

116, 112th Congress.

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

248 517 Michael C. McGowan, of Delaware, to be 

United States Marshal for the District of 

Delaware, for the term of four years, vice 

Joseph Anthony Papili, resigned.

Jul 23, 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

NOMINATIONS

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

* 249 334 Jonathan Elkind, of Maryland, to be an 

Assistant Secretary of Energy (International 

Affairs), vice David B. Sandalow, resigned.

Jul 28, 2015 Reported by Ms. 

Murkowski, Committee on 

Energy and Natural 

Resources, without printed 

report.

CHEMICAL SAFETY AND HAZARD 

INVESTIGATION BOARD

* 250 30 Kristen Marie Kulinowski, of New York, to be 

a Member of the Chemical Safety and Hazard 

Investigation Board for a term of five years, 

vice Beth J. Rosenberg, resigned.

Jul 29, 2015 Reported by Mr. 

Inhofe, Committee on 

Environment and Public 

Works, without printed 

report.

TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY

* 251 277 Eric Martin Satz, of Tennessee, to be a 

Member of the Board of Directors of the 

Tennessee Valley Authority for a term 

expiring May 18, 2018, vice Neil G. McBride, 

term expired.

Jul 29, 2015 Reported by Mr. 

Inhofe, Committee on 

Environment and Public 

Works, without printed 

report.

CHEMICAL SAFETY AND HAZARD 

INVESTIGATION BOARD

* 252 278 Vanessa Lorraine Allen Sutherland, of 

Virginia, to be a Member of the Chemical 

Safety and Hazard Investigation Board for a 

term of five years, vice Rafael Moure-Eraso, 

term expiring.

Jul 29, 2015 Reported by Mr. 

Inhofe, Committee on 

Environment and Public 

Works, without printed 

report.

* 253 279 Vanessa Lorraine Allen Sutherland, of 

Virginia, to be Chairperson of the Chemical 

Safety and Hazard Investigation Board for a 

term of five years, vice Rafael Moure-Eraso, 

term expiring.

Jul 29, 2015 Reported by Mr. 

Inhofe, Committee on 

Environment and Public 

Works, without printed 

report.

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

* 254 469 Gregory Guy Nadeau, of Maine, to be 

Administrator of the Federal Highway 

Administration, vice Victor M. Mendez, 

resigned.

Jul 29, 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

NOMINATIONS

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GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

* 255 514 Denise Turner Roth, of North Carolina, to be 

Administrator of General Services, vice 

Daniel M. Tangherlini, resigned.

Jul 29, 2015 Reported by Mr. 

Johnson, Committee on 

Homeland Security and 

Governmental Affairs,

without printed report.

DEPARTMENT OF STATE

* 256 212 Sheila Gwaltney, of California, a Career 

Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class 

of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador 

Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the 

United States of America to the Kyrgyz 

Republic.

Jul 29, 2015 Reported by Mr. 

Corker, Committee on 

Foreign Relations, without 

printed report.

* 257 238 Perry L. Holloway, of South Carolina, a Career 

Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class 

of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador 

Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the 

United States of America to the Co-operative 

Republic of Guyana.

Jul 29, 2015 Reported by Mr. 

Corker, Committee on 

Foreign Relations, without 

printed report.

* 258 315 Kathleen Ann Doherty, of New York, a Career 

Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class 

of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador 

Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the 

United States of America to the Republic of 

Cyprus.

Jul 29, 2015 Reported by Mr. 

Corker, Committee on 

Foreign Relations, without 

printed report.

* 259 316 Hans G. Klemm, of Michigan, a Career 

Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class 

of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador 

Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the 

United States of America to Romania.

Jul 29, 2015 Reported by Mr. 

Corker, Committee on 

Foreign Relations, without 

printed report.

* 260 460 James Desmond Melville, Jr., of New Jersey, a 

Career Member of the Senior Foreign 

Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be 

Ambassador Extraordinary and 

Plenipotentiary of the United States of 

America to the Republic of Estonia.

Jul 29, 2015 Reported by Mr. 

Corker, Committee on 

Foreign Relations, 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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* 261 461 Peter F. Mulrean, of Massachusetts, a Career 

Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class 

of Counselor, to be Ambassador 

Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the 

United States of America to the Republic of 

Haiti.

Jul 29, 2015 Reported by Mr. 

Corker, Committee on 

Foreign Relations, without 

printed report.

* 262 476 Laura Farnsworth Dogu, of Texas, a Career 

Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class 

of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador 

Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the 

United States of America to the Republic of 

Nicaragua.

Jul 29, 2015 Reported by Mr. 

Corker, Committee on 

Foreign Relations, without 

printed report.

* 263 478 Samuel D. Heins, of Minnesota, to be 

Ambassador Extraordinary and 

Plenipotentiary of the United States of 

America to the Kingdom of Norway.

Jul 29, 2015 Reported by Mr. 

Corker, Committee on 

Foreign Relations, without 

printed report.

* 264 571 Paul Wayne Jones, of Maryland, a Career 

Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class 

of Career Minister, to be Ambassador 

Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the 

United States of America to the Republic of 

Poland.

Jul 29, 2015 Reported by Mr. 

Corker, Committee on 

Foreign Relations, without 

printed report.

* 265 46 Michele Thoren Bond, of the District of 

Columbia, a Career Member of the Senior 

Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, 

to be an Assistant Secretary of State 

(Consular Affairs), vice Janice L. Jacobs, 

resigned.

Jul 29, 2015 Reported by Mr. 

Corker, Committee on 

Foreign Relations, without 

printed report.

* 266 190 Sarah Elizabeth Mendelson, of the District of 

Columbia, to be Representative of the United 

States of America on the Economic and Social 

Council of the United Nations, with the rank 

of Ambassador.

Jul 29, 2015 Reported by Mr. 

Corker, Committee on 

Foreign Relations, 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 NATIONS

* 267 191 Sarah Elizabeth Mendelson, of the District of 

Columbia, to be an Alternate Representative 

of the United States of America to the 

Sessions of the General Assembly of the 

United Nations, during her tenure of service 

as Representative of the United States of 

America on the Economic and Social Council 

of the United Nations.

Jul 29, 2015 Reported by Mr. 

Corker, Committee on 

Foreign Relations, without 

printed report.

UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR 

INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

* 268 420 Gayle Smith, of Ohio, to be Administrator of 

the United States Agency for International 

Development, vice Rajiv J. Shah, resigned.

Jul 29, 2015 Reported by Mr. 

Corker, Committee on 

Foreign Relations, without 

printed report.

* 269 479 Thomas O. Melia, of Maryland, to be an 

Assistant Administrator of the United States 

Agency for International Development, vice 

Paige Eve Alexander, resigned.

Jul 29, 2015 Reported by Mr. 

Corker, Committee on 

Foreign Relations, without 

printed report.

[NEW REPORTS]

DEFENSE NUCLEAR FACILITIES 

SAFETY BOARD

* 270 332 Joyce Louise Connery, of Massachusetts, to be 

a Member of the Defense Nuclear Facilities 

Safety Board for a term expiring October 18, 

2019, vice Peter Stanley Winokur, resigned.

Aug 04, 2015 Reported by Mr. 

McCain, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report.

* 271 333 Joseph Bruce Hamilton, of Texas, to be a 

Member of the Defense Nuclear Facilities 

Safety Board for the remainder of the term 

expiring October 18, 2016, vice Kenneth L. 

Mossman.

Aug 04, 2015 Reported by Mr. 

McCain, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed

report.

ARMY

272 264 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:

Aug 04, 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 Major General

Brig. Gen. David S. Baldwin

AIR FORCE

273 328 The following named officer for appointment in 

the United States Air Force to the grade 

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

Aug 04, 2015 Reported by Mr. 

McCain, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report.

to be Brigadier General

Col. Aaron M. Prupas

ARMY

274 561 The following named officer for appointment as 

the 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 3033:

Aug 04, 2015 Reported by Mr. 

McCain, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report.

to be General

Gen. Mark A. Milley

NAVY

275 562 The following named officer for appointment as 

Chief of Naval Operations and 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., sections 601 and 5033:

Aug 04, 2015 Reported by Mr. 

McCain, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report.

to be Admiral

Adm. John M. Richardson

AIR FORCE

276 574 The following named officer for appointment in 

the United States Air Force to the grade 

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

Aug 04, 2015 Reported by Mr. 

McCain, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report.

to be Brigadier General

Col. Christopher P. Azzano
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MARINE CORPS

277 663 The following named officer for appointment as 

Commandant of the Marine Corps and 

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., sections 601 and 5043:

Aug 04, 2015 Reported by Mr. 

McCain, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report.

to be General

Lt. Gen. Robert B. Neller

AIR FORCE

278 676 The following named officer for appointment in 

the Reserve of the Air Force to the grade 

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

12203:

Aug 04, 2015 Reported by Mr. 

McCain, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report.

to be Major General

Brig. Gen. Theron G. Davis

ARMY

279 677 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:

Aug 04, 2015 Reported by Mr. 

McCain, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report.

to be Lieutenant General

Maj. Gen. John M. Murray

280 678 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:

Aug 04, 2015 Reported by Mr. 

McCain, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report.

to be Lieutenant General

Lt. Gen. Anthony R. Ierardi

281 679 The following named officer for appointment in 

the Reserve of the Army to the grade 

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

12203:

Aug 04, 2015 Reported by Mr. 

McCain, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report.

to be Major General

Brig. Gen. Garrett S. Yee
* Signifies nominee’s commitment to respond to requests to appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of the Senate

NOMINATIONS

CALENDAR

NO.

MESSAGE

NO.

NOMINEE, OFFICE, AND PREDECESSOR REPORTED

BY

16

282 680 The following named officer for appointment in 

the Reserve of the Army to the grade 

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

12203:

Aug 04, 2015 Reported by Mr. 

McCain, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report.

to be Major General

Brig. Gen. Patrick J. Reinert

NAVY

283 681 The following named officer for appointment to 

the grade of admiral in the United States 

Navy while assigned to a position of 

importance and responsibility under title 10, 

U.S.C., section 601, and title 50, U.S.C., 

section 2511:

Aug 04, 2015 Reported by Mr. 

McCain, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report.

to be Admiral

Vice Adm. James F. Caldwell, Jr.

284 682 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:

Aug 04, 2015 Reported by Mr. 

McCain, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report.

to be Vice Admiral

Vice Adm. Joseph P. Aucoin

285 683 The following named officer for appointment in 

the United States Navy to the grade 

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

Aug 04, 2015 Reported by Mr. 

McCain, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report.

to be Rear Admiral (lower half)

Capt. Cedric E. Pringle

ARMY

286 684 The following Army National Guard of the 

United States officers for appointment in the 

Reserve of the Army to the grade indicated 

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

12211:

Aug 04, 2015 Reported by Mr. 

McCain, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report.

to be Brigadier General

Colonel Brett W. Andersen

Colonel Wallace S. Bonds

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

NOMINATIONS

CALENDAR

NO.

MESSAGE

NO.

NOMINEE, OFFICE, AND PREDECESSOR REPORTED

BY

17

Colonel David L. Boyle

Colonel Mark N. Brown

Colonel Robert D. Burke

Colonel Thomas M. Carden, Jr.

Colonel Patrick J. Center

Colonel Laura L. Clellan

Colonel Johanna P. Clyborne

Colonel Alan C. Cranford

Colonel Anita K.W. Curington

Colonel Darrell D. Darnbush

Colonel Aaron R. Dean, II

Colonel Damian T. Donahoe

Colonel John H. Edwards, Jr.

Colonel Lee M. Ellis

Colonel Pablo Estrada, Jr.

Colonel James R. Finley

Colonel Thomas C. Fisher

Colonel Lapthe C. Flora

Colonel Michael S. Funk

Colonel Michael J. Garshak

Colonel Harrison B. Gilliam

Colonel Michael J. Glisson

Colonel Wallace A. Hall, Jr.

Colonel Kenneth S. Hara

Colonel Marcus R. Hatley

Colonel Gregory J. Hirsch

Colonel John E. Hoefert

Colonel Lee W. Hopkins

Colonel Lyndon C. Johnson

Colonel Russell D. Johnson

Colonel Peter S. Kaye

Colonel Jesse J. Kirchmeier

Colonel Richard C. Knowlton

Colonel Martin A. Lafferty

Colonel Edwin W. Larkin

Colonel Bruce C. Linton

Colonel Kevin D. Lyons

Colonel Robert B. McCastlain

Colonel Mark D. McCormack

Colonel Marshall T. Michels

Colonel Michael A. Mitchell

Colonel Shawn M. O'Brien

Colonel David F. O'Donahue
* Signifies nominee’s commitment to respond to requests to appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of the Senate

NOMINATIONS

CALENDAR

NO.

MESSAGE

NO.

NOMINEE, OFFICE, AND PREDECESSOR REPORTED

BY

18

Colonel John O. Payne

Colonel Troy R. Phillips

Colonel Rafael A. Ribas

Colonel Edward D. Richards

Colonel Hamilton D. Richards

Colonel John W. Schroeder

Colonel Scott C. Sharp

Colonel Cary A. Shillcutt

Colonel Bennett E. Singer

Colonel Raymond G. Strawbridge

Colonel Tracey J. Trautman

Colonel Suzanne P. Vares-Lum

Colonel David N. Vesper

Colonel Clint E. Walker

Colonel James B. Waskom

Colonel Michael J. Willis

Colonel Kurtis J. Winstead

Colonel David E. Wood

287 685 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:

Aug 04, 2015 Reported by Mr. 

McCain, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report.

to be Brigadier General

Col. Laura L. Yeager

288 686 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:

Aug 04, 2015 Reported by Mr. 

McCain, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed

report.

to be Brigadier General

Col. William J. Edwards

289 687 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:

Aug 04, 2015 Reported by Mr. 

McCain, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report.

to be Major General

Brig. Gen. Robert W. Enzenauer
* Signifies nominee’s commitment to respond to requests to appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of the Senate

NOMINATIONS

CALENDAR

NO.

MESSAGE

NO.

NOMINEE, OFFICE, AND PREDECESSOR REPORTED

BY

19

290 688 The following Army National Guard of the 

United States officers for appointment in the 

Reserve of the Army to the grade indicated 

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

12211:

Aug 04, 2015 Reported by Mr. 

McCain, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report.

to be Major General

Brigadier General Randy A. Alewel

Brigadier General Craig E. Bennett

Brigadier General Allen E. Brewer

Brigadier General Brian R. Copes

Brigadier General Benjamin J. Corell

Brigadier General Peter L. Corey

Brigadier General Steven Ferrari

Brigadier General Ralph H. Groover, III

Brigadier General William A. Hall

Brigadier General Brian C. Harris

Brigadier General Richard J. Hayes, Jr.

Brigadier General Samuel L. Henry

Brigadier General Barry D. Keeling

Brigadier General Keith A. Klemmer

Brigadier General William J. Lieder

Brigadier General Dana L. McDaniel

Brigadier General Rafael O'Ferrall

Brigadier General Joanne F. Sheridan

MARINE CORPS

291 689 The following named officer for appointment as 

Commander, Marine Forces Reserve, and 

appointment to the grade indicated in the 

United States Marine Corps while assigned 

to a position of importance and responsibility 

under title 10, U.S.C., sections 601 and 5144:

Aug 04, 2015 Reported by Mr. 

McCain, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report.

to be Lieutenant General

Maj. Gen. Rex C. McMillian

292 690 The following named officer for appointment to 

the grade of lieutenant general in the United 

States Marine Corps while assigned to a 

position of importance and responsibility 

under title 10, U.S.C., section 601:

Aug 04, 2015 Reported by Mr. 

McCain, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report.

to be Lieutenant General

Lt. Gen. Robert R. Ruark
* Signifies nominee’s commitment to respond to requests to appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of the Senate

NOMINATIONS

CALENDAR

NO.

MESSAGE

NO.

NOMINEE, OFFICE, AND PREDECESSOR REPORTED

BY

20

AIR FORCE

293 717 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:

Aug 04, 2015 Reported by Mr. 

McCain, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report.

to be Lieutenant General

Lt. Gen. Samuel D. Cox

294 718 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:

Aug 04, 2015 Reported by Mr. 

McCain, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report.

to be Lieutenant General

Maj. Gen. Gina M. Grosso

NAVY

295 719 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:

Aug 04, 2015 Reported by Mr. 

McCain, Committee on Armed 

Services, without printed 

report.

to be Vice Admiral

Vice Adm. Paul A. Grosklags
NOMINATIONS PLACED ON THE SECRETARY’S DESK

21

AIR FORCE

PN608 AIR FORCE nomination of Jesse L. Johnson, which was received by the Senate and appeared in 

the Congressional Record of June 24, 2015.

PN665 AIR FORCE nomination of Jose M. Goyos, which was received by the Senate and appeared in 

the Congressional Record of July 15, 2015.

PN691 AIR FORCE nomination of John C. Boston, which was received by the Senate and appeared in 

the Congressional Record of July 23, 2015.

PN692 AIR FORCE nomination of John A. Christ, which was received by the Senate and appeared in 

the Congressional Record of July 23, 2015.

PN720 AIR FORCE nomination of Richard H. Fillman, Jr., which was received by the Senate and 

appeared in the Congressional Record of July 29, 2015.

ARMY

PN250 ARMY nomination of Thomas M. Cherepko, which was received by the Senate and appeared in 

the Congressional Record of March 4, 2015.

PN417 ARMY nomination of Eric R. Davis, which was received by the Senate and appeared in the 

Congressional Record of April 28, 2015.

PN693 ARMY nomination of Stephen T. Wolpert, which was received by the Senate and appeared in 

the Congressional Record of July 23, 2015.

PN694 ARMY nomination of Jenifer E. Hey, which was received by the Senate and appeared in the 

Congressional Record of July 23, 2015.

PN695 ARMY nomination of Michael R. Starkey, which was received by the Senate and appeared in 

the Congressional Record of July 23, 2015.

PN696 ARMY nomination of Deepa Hariprasad, which was received by the Senate and appeared in the 

Congressional Record of July 23, 2015.

PN697 ARMY nomination of Dale T. Waltman, which was received by the Senate and appeared in the 

Congressional Record of July 23, 2015.

PN698 ARMY nominations (26) beginning VINCENT E. BUGGS, and ending JAMES M. ZEPP, III, 

which nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of July 23, 

2015.

PN699 ARMY nominations (216) beginning SHONTELLE C. ADAMS, and ending JOSEPH S. 

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

of July 23, 2015.

PN700 ARMY nominations (66) beginning ANDREA C. ALICEA, and ending GIOVANNY F. 

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

July 23, 2015.

PN701 ARMY nominations (263) beginning ERIC B. ABDUL, and ending SARA I. ZOESCH, which 

nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of July 23, 2015.
NOMINATIONS PLACED ON THE SECRETARY’S DESK

22

PN702 ARMY nominations (185) beginning GARY S. ANSELMO, and ending JOHN G. ZIERDT, which 

nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of July 23, 2015.

PN721 ARMY nominations (3) beginning DEAN R. KLENZ, and ending JAMES J. RICHE, which 

nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of July 29, 2015.

PN722 ARMY nominations (2) beginning RICHARD L. BAILEY, and ending KENNETH S. 

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

Record of July 29, 2015.

PN723 ARMY nominations (21) beginning WILLIAM ANDINO, and ending CHRISTOPHER P. 

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

July 29, 2015.

PN724 ARMY nominations (47) beginning DAVID B. ANDERSON, and ending CARL W. 

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

Record of July 29, 2015.

PN725 ARMY nominations (5) beginning JERRY G. BAUMGARTNER, and ending MAURI M. 

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

July 29, 2015.

PN726 ARMY nominations (22) beginning ELIZABETH A. ANDERSON, and ending MARGARET L. 

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

July 29, 2015.

PN727 ARMY nominations (12) beginning TONIA M. CROWLEY, and ending CHERYL M. K. ZEISE, 

which nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of July 29, 

2015.

PN728 ARMY nominations (6) beginning JENNIFER M. AHRENS, and ending TODD W. TRAVER, 

which nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of July 29, 

2015.

PN729 ARMY nominations (24) beginning RAMIE K. BARFUSS, and ending DENTONIO WORRELL, 

which nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of July 29, 

2015.

PN730 ARMY nominations (119) beginning DAVID J. ADAM, and ending VICTOR Y. YU, which 

nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of July 29, 2015.

PN731 ARMY nominations (7) beginning APRIL CRITELLI, and ending GREGG A. VIGEANT, which 

nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of July 29, 2015.

PN732 ARMY nominations (9) beginning THOMAS F. CALDWELL, and ending BRONSON B. WHITE, 

which nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of July 29, 

2015.

PN733 ARMY nominations (3) beginning CAROL L. COPPOCK, and ending MARIE N. WRIGHT, 

which nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of July 29, 

2015.
NOMINATIONS PLACED ON THE SECRETARY’S DESK

23

PN734 ARMY nominations (3) beginning NORMAN S. CHUN, and ending HARRY W. HATCH, which 

nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of July 29, 2015.

PN735 ARMY nominations (11) beginning LAVETTA L. BENNETT, and ending CRAIG W. STRONG, 

which nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of July 29, 

2015.

FOREIGN SERVICE

PN573 - 1 FOREIGN SERVICE nominations (181) beginning Maura Barry Boyle, and ending Anthony 

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

June 10, 2015.

NAVY

PN703 NAVY nomination of Audry T. Oxley, which was received by the Senate and appeared in the 

Congressional Record of July 23, 2015.

PN704 NAVY nomination of Mark B. Lyles, which was received by the Senate and appeared in the 

Congressional Record of July 23, 2015.

PN705 NAVY nominations (4) beginning RUSSELL P. BATES, and ending HORACIO G. TAN, which 

nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of July 23, 2015.

PN706 NAVY nominations (24) beginning SYLVESTER C. ADAMAH, and ending CHADWICK D. 

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

July 23, 2015.

PN707 NAVY nominations (46) beginning RUBEN A. ALCOCER, and ending MELISSIA A. 

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

of July 23, 2015.

PN708 NAVY nominations (50) beginning ACCURSIA A. BALDASSANO, and ending JACQUELINE 

R. WILLIAMS, which nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional 

Record of July 23, 2015.

PN709 NAVY nominations (18) beginning JASON S. AYEROFF, and ending BRENT E. TROYAN, 

which nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of July 23, 

2015.

PN710 NAVY nominations (50) beginning JERRY J. BAILEY, and ending ERIN R. WILFONG, which 

nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of July 23, 2015.

PN711 NAVY nominations (21) beginning WILLIAM M. ANDERSON, and ending JEFFREY R. 

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

July 23, 2015.

PN712 NAVY nominations (95) beginning MARIA A. ALAVANJA, and ending VINCENT A. I. ZIZAK, 

which nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of July 23, 

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

PRIVILEGED NOMINATIONS

MESSAGE

NO.

DATE

RECEIVED

NOMINEE AND POSITION * INFORMATION 

REQUESTED BY 

COMMITTEE

24

** 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.

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

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 Jul 23, 2015

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 Jul 23, 2015

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 Jul 23, 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

PRIVILEGED NOMINATIONS

MESSAGE

NO.

DATE

RECEIVED

NOMINEE AND POSITION * INFORMATION 

REQUESTED BY 

COMMITTEE

25

** 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.

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 Jul 23, 2015

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

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

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
* 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

26

** 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.

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

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

509 May 21, 2015 Luis A. Viada, of New York, to 

be a Member of the Board of 

Directors of the InterAmerican Foundation for a 

term expiring September 20, 

2018, vice John P. Salazar, 

term expired.

Yes

510 May 21, 2015 Akhil Reed Amar, of 

Connecticut, to be a Member of 

the National Council on the 

Humanities for a term 

expiring January 26, 2020, 

vice Jamsheed K. Choksy, 

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

27

** 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.

511 May 21, 2015 Robert P. Zimmerman, of New 

York, to be a Member of the 

National Council on the 

Humanities for a term 

expiring January 26, 2018, 

vice Manfredi Piccolomini, 

resigned.

Yes

577 Jun 16, 2015 Linda Thomas-Greenfield, an 

Assistant Secretary of State 

(African Affairs), to be a 

Member of the Board of 

Directors of the African 

Development Foundation for 

the remainder of the term 

expiring September 27, 2015, 

vice Johnnie Carson.

Yes

578 Jun 16, 2015 Linda Thomas-Greenfield, an 

Assistant Secretary of State 

(African Affairs), to be a 

Member of the Board of 

Directors of the African 

Development Foundation for a 

term expiring September 27, 

2021. (Reappointment)

Yes

626 Jul 08, 2015 Anthony G. Collins, of New 

York, to be a Member of the 

Advisory Board of the Saint 

Lawrence Seaway 

Development Corporation, vice 

William L. Wilson.

Yes

649 Jul 13, 2015 John Maeda, of Massachusetts, 

to be a Member of the National 

Council on the Arts for a term 

expiring September 3, 2016. 

(New Position)

Yes

738 Jul 30, 2015 Eric Drake Eberhard, of 

Washington, to be a Member 

of the Board of Trustees of the 

Morris K. Udall and Stewart 

L. Udall Foundation for a term 

expiring October 6, 2018, vice 

Bradley Udall, 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

28

** 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.

739 Jul 30, 2015 Michael F. Suarez, of Virginia, 

to be a Member of the National 

Council on the Humanities for 

a term expiring January 26, 

2020, vice Dawn Ho Delbanco, 

term expired.

Yes
NOTICE OF INTENT TO OBJECT

MESSAGE

NO.

NOMINEE AND OFFICE DATE AND SENATOR

29

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

30

 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.