4 nominations — multiple organizations

Nominees (4)

• Andrew J. Read, of North Carolina

  a Member of the Marine Mammal Commission for a term expiring May 13, 2025

• Matthew B. Shipley, of Virginia

  an Assistant Secretary of Defense

• Philip Merrill, of Maryland

  President of the Export-Import Bank of the United States for the remainder of the term expiring January 20, 2005

• Beryl A. Howell, of the District of Columbia

  a Member of the United States Sentencing Commission for a term expiring October 31, 2011. (Reappointment)

About

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