The presiding officer senators in the chamber wishing to vote or change his or her vote . Hearing none, on this vote the yeas are 69. The nays are 24. The 60vote threshold having been achieved, the nomination is confirmed. Under the previous order, the motions to reconsider are considered made and laid upon the table. The president will be immediately notified of the senates action, and the senate will resume legislative session. Mr. Reid mr. President , i ask unanimous consent the Senate Recess subject to call of the chair. The presiding officer without objection. The Senate Stands in recess the Senate Stands in recess lawmakers taking a break now that theyve completed their legislative work having taken care of two executive nominations. Theyre heading off to attend party caucus meetings as leaders continue to work on an agreement to avoid the looming fiscal cliff. And cspans cameras are trained outside those meeting rooms in case lawmakers or staff talk to the press. Were also stand