The presiding officer are there any senators in the chamber wishing to vote or change their vote . If not, the yeas are 90, the nays are 2. The nomination is confirmed. Mr. Mcconnell mr. President . The presiding officer the senate will be in order. The majority leader. Mr. Mcconnell mr. President , many of us here could we have order in the senate . The presiding officer could senators please take their conversations to the cloakrooms. Mr. Mcconnell i know many of us know today is the anniversary of 9 11. Many of us remember evacuating this very building on september 20, 2001. We knew the world would never be the same. For the people of new york, an ordinary beautiful morning was brought to a screeching halt as the Clear Blue Sky filled with smoke. For those at the pentagon, work days and service of our nation, t. Turned into a literal nightmare. For hundreds of air travelers, routine flights gave way to tragedy and thanks to the bravery of passengers and crew, incredible acts of hero
The presiding officer are there any senators wishing to vote or to change their vote . If not, the motion is agreed to. The yeas are 62. The nays are 31. The senator from pennsylvania. A senator mr. President , i ask unanimous consent that the remaining votes in this series be ten minutes in length. The presiding officer without objection. The clerk will report the motion to invoke cloture. The clerk cloture motion, we the undersigned senators in accordance with the provisions of rule 22 of the standing rules of the senate do hereby move to bring to a close debate on the nomination of Thomas Peter Feddo of virginia to be assistant secretary of the treasury for investment security signed by 17 senators. The presiding officer by unanimous consent, the mandatory quorum call has been waived. The question is, is it the sense of the senate that debate on the nomination of Thomas Peter Feddo of virginia to be assistant secretary of the treasury for investment security shall be brought to be a
The president pro tempore the senate will come to order. The chaplain, dr. Black, will lead the senate in prayer. The chaplain let us pray. Eternal god, your words are pure. When hate seems to triumph, surround us with your protection and favor. Have mercy upon our nation and world. Lord, the wicked are often exalted as they blaspheme and destroy. May our lawmakers not permit inaction to derail liberty. How long will the enemies of freedom seem to prevail . Awake us all and use us for your glory, for we trust in your mercy. 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 for which it stands, one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Mr. Grassley madam president . The presiding officer the senator from iowa. Mr. Grassley i ask to speak in morning business for one minute. The presiding officer without objection. Mr. Grassl
Vote the presiding officer any senators wishing to change their vote . If not, the nays are 44. The motion is agreed to the clerk will report the motion to invoke cloture. The clerk cloture motion, we the undersigned senators in accordance with the provisions of rule 22 of the standing rules of the senate do hereby move to bring to a close debate on the nomination of Jeffrey Vincent brown of texas to be United States district judge for the Southern District of texas signed by 17 senators. The presiding officer the mandatory quorum call has been waived. The question is, is it the sense of the senate that debate on the nomination of Jeffrey Vincent brown of texas to be United States district judge for the Southern District of texas shall be brought to a judge. The yeas and nays are mandatory under the rule. The clerk will call the roll. Vote vote the presiding officer are there any senators in the chamber wishing to vote or change their vote . If not, the yeas are 51, the nays are 37. Th
Justice, and righteousness. May they cultivate such ethical consist tency, that their words will be undergirded by right actions. Lord, keep them aware of your continued presence, as they find in you fullness of joy. Show them the path to life, as you guide them to your desired destination. We pray in your merciful name. Amen. The president pro tempore amen. Please join me in the pledge. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of americ, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Mr. Grassley madam president . The presiding officer the senator from iowa. Mr. Grassley i ask to speak as if in morning business for one minute. The presiding officer without objection. Mr. Grassley the United States of america has the mightiest military in the world to protect our freedoms and to guarantee peace around the world. Thats why its so important to keep check on the pentagons financial ledgers. Taxpayers expect their m