The speaker the house will be in order. The prayer will be offered by our chaplain, father conroy. Pray. N conroy let us eternal god, through whom we see what we could be and what we can become, thank you for giving us another day. In these days, our nation is faced with pressing issues, constitutional, religious, and personal rights, and matters of great political importance. We thank you that so Many Americans have been challenged and risen to the exercise of their responsibilities as citizens to participate in the great debates of these days. Grant wisdom, knowledge, and understanding to us all as we as well as an extra measure of charity. Send your spirit upon the members of this peoples house who walk through this valley under public scrutiny. Ive them peace and solomonic prudence in their deliberations. May all that is done this day be for your greater honor and glory, amen. The speaker the chair has examined the journal of the last days proceedings and announces to the house his