| Presidential Appointment Efficiency and Streamlining Act of 2011 – Vote Passed (79-20, 1 Not Voting)
This bill would reduce the number of executive branch appointees requiring Senate approval. Its future in the House is unclear.
Sen. Carl Levin voted YES (202) 224-6221
Sen. Debbie Stabenow voted YES (202) 224-4822
Confirmation of David H. Petraeus to be Director of the Central Intelligence Agency – Vote Confirmed (94-0, 6 Not Voting)
Army Gen. David H. Petraeus was confirmed to be the new CIA director. Petraeus, currently the commander of U.S. forces in Afghanistan, is expected to begin work in September.
Sen. Carl Levin voted YES (202) 224-6221
Sen. Debbie Stabenow voted YES (202) 224-4822
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