And continue to fight a manyfront war on this addiction issue. It is not just about opioids. It is about addiction. We also need to pass, though, the authorization bill, the combating meth and cocaine act. I hope we will be able to do that after the first of the year to ensure that we can continue to address these Public Health threats and we can continue to provide for those whose future is so dim because of the addiction and instead that they be able a chief their godgiven purpose in life. Thank you, mr. President. I yield back. A senator mr. President. The presiding officer the senator from ohio. Mr. Portman mr. President , i ask unanimous consent that i be authorized to sign duly enrolled bills or joint resolutions during todays session of congress. The presiding officer without objection. Mr. Mcconnell mr. President . The presiding officer the majority leader. Mr. Mcconnell mr. President , for the information of all of our colleagues, earlier this afternoon my friend, the democrat
All in favor say aye. Those opposed no. The ayes appear to have it. The ayes do have it. The nominations are confirmed en bloc. Mr. Mcconnell i ask unanimous consent the senate proceed to the consideration of the following nomination executive calendar 553. The presiding officer the clerk will report. The clerk commerce of the United States j. Blanton of virginia to be director of the capitol. Mr. Mcconnell i ask consent that the senate vote on the nomination with no intervening action or debate, that if confirmed the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table, the president be immediately notified of the senates action and no further motions be in order and that any statements related to the nomination be printed in the record. The presiding officer is there objection . Without objection. The question is on the nomination. All in favor say aye. Opposed no. The ayes appear to have it. The ayes do have it. The nomination is confirmed. Mr. Mcconnell i ask unanimous c