CSPAN2 U.S. Senate August 17, 1116
Quorum call quorum call quorum call mr. Reed mr. President . The presiding officer the senator from rhode island. Mr. Reed mr. President , i ask that the quorum call be dispensed with. The presiding officer without objection. Under the previous order, the senate will proceed to the consideration of the following nomination, which the clerk will report. The clerk nomination, department of defense, mark t. Esper of virginia to be secretary of the army. The presiding officer under the previous order, there will now be up to ten minutes of debate on the nomination equally divided in the usual form...