7 nominations — multiple organizations

Nominees (7)

• Caroline Kennedy, of New York

  Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Commonwealth of Australia

• James Ray Knepp II, of Ohio

  United States District Judge for the Northern District of Ohio

• David L. Lyons, of Georgia

  United States Marshal for the Southern District of Georgia for the term of four years

• David H. Coar, of Illinois

  United States District Judge for the Northern District of Illinois

• George E.B. Holding, of North Carolina

  United States Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina for the term of four years

• Donetta Davidson, of Colorado

  a Member of the Election Assistance Commission for a term expiring December 12, 2011. (Reappointment)

• Abid Riaz Qureshi, of Maryland

  United States District Judge for the District of Columbia

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Executive nominations require Senate confirmation under Article II, Section 2 of the Constitution. A simple majority is required to confirm.