Government. Greater by americas cabletelevision companies as a Public Service and brought you today by your television provider. A number of senators came to the floor to talk about the Supreme Court vacancy created after the death of Justice Ruth Bader ginsburg. Later this week President Trump is expected to unveil his pick to replace justice ginsburg. Majority leader. I explained yesterday have moving had with a vote on the forthcoming Supreme Court nomination will bens consistent with both history and precedent. When an Election Year nomination to fill an Election Year vacancy occurs in divided government with the senate and a president of different parties, the historical norm is that such nominations are not confirmed. But the times this is happened after the American People have elected a Senate Majority to work alongside a sane Party President , every such a nominee has been confirmed, save one bizarre exception, of a nominee who had corrupt financial dealings. So let me say tha
Commitment to bring you live gavel to gavel coverage of congress. Working on executive nominations with votes this morning at 11 30 eastern. Live to the floor of the u. S. Senate here on cspan2. Dr. Bll open the senate with prayer. The chaplain let us pray. Eternal god, we continue to trust the powe of your prevailing providence. In times of trouble, you keep us safe from harm. You strengthen us when all seems lost, enabling us to reach your desired destination without stumbling or slipping. Lord, your plans are fulfilled, in spite of our enemies. Surround our senators with the shield of your divine favor. Inspire them to rejoice in your might because of your victorious guidance. Keep them from the paths of disgrace. Look with favor, o lord, upon us all. And may our service ever be acceptable to you. We pray in your great name. Amen. The president pro tempore please join me in the pledge of allegiance. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america, and to the republic