the nomination, along with procedural votes on four other judicial nominees. now, live coverage of the u.s. senate here on c-span2. the president pro tempore: the senate will come to order. the chaplain, dr. black, will open the senate with prayer. the chaplain: let us pray. almighty god, unto whom all hearts are open, all desires known, we put our trust in you. today abide with our lawmakers. teach them to speak the right words at the right time. make their speech like precious gold set in silver. may they seek to persuade with patient and gentle words. lord, give them the wisdom to be friends of that which is eternal and abiding. fill them with reverence for the transcendent, as you induce them to ascribe all good things to you. we pray in your gracious name. amen. the president pro tempore: please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance i pledge allegiance to the flag of the united states of america, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under god, indiv
bill against limiting action against iran for live coverage of the u.s. senate here on c-span2. the president pro tempore: the senate will come to order. the chaplain, dr. black, will open the senate with prayer. the chaplain: let us pray. eternal god, you store up blessings for all who honor you. lord, if angels must veil their faces in your presence, shouldn t we mere mortals embrace reverential awe. today, empower our senators to be strong and courageous as they make loyalty to you their highest priority. smile on them with your blessings, for you are the author and finisher of our salvation. lord, grant that our lawmakers may know what is conducive for your glory. today, we lift our hearts in ceaseless praise to you, our strong deliverer. we pray in your magnificent name. amen. the president pro tempore: please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance to our flag. i pledge allegiance to the flag of the united states of america, and to the republic for which it stands,