We will begin with your calls and comments in the first half hour of todays program. Later, we will turn our attention to property in america and the Iranian Nuclear deal, one year later. We will also look back at the 1976 Republican Convention. One of the most contentious in political history. Our line for republicans. And for democrats. You can begin dialing now. Tell us what is on your mind this sunday morning. Also, our line for independence. We can hear from you as well on our twitter account and social media accounts. Thank you very much for being with us. Let us begin with some of the news from cnbc and the debate going on in Great Britain and in europe as the brexit endangers the u. K. That statement from Prime Minister cameron aced on an interview in the london observer. The state pension increases and a spending would be in danger if voters choose brexit. That is from Prime Minister cameron. Polls showing the majority of british citizens are in favor of leaving the european u
That there should be a limitation on a Government Employee cost recognized exercise of their rights, there needs to be guidance and that needs to be clearly indicated on what the employee can do. Let me say a couple of thank yous. I can name all the people that participated but particularly the aclu. I do not know if he knew what he would be eyeing into, six and a half years of fighting the government over my job. Lee rowland was the last attorney from the aclu representing me over the last couple of years. Part of the deal when we were negotiating the settlement, i have a sub rosette agreement with lee because after talking to an attorney from the aclu every week for the last 6. 5 years, i could not go cold turkey. Job. Id a remarkable in the beginning it was aden abdo and there the aclupitzer,with in washington for a long time and stood me faithfully for six and a half years. The law firm of goodwin and proctor. They offered their services pro bono to assist as we moved toward court.
They took part in a debate hosted by the open Debate Coalition, this this is one hour and 15 minutes. I had and Program Director for the open debate. Welcome to the first open debate for u. S. Senate. Were in orlando for the last seven days where the 900 questions were submitted by people across florida nation. Over 400,000 votes were cast on mine. Tonight, all questions for republican congressmen are going to come from the 30 question that received the most votes from people like you. Tonight we have two cuttingedge moderators and benny johnson. And they they average about 35 million unique viewers every month. We also have maria on hand to deliver one of the voter questions. She she is founder of the blog, linda latino. Org. Well even even have a cameo from the hollywood celebrity. Tonight, we have fiery debaters who are each leading in numerous polls and their respective primaries because of their political smarts. Thisll be a nonprecedented matchup, something people will be talking
Today primary voters went to the polls in five states, connecticut, rhode island, maryland, delaware and pennsylvania. We have live Election Night results and analysis and live candidate speeches beginning in a half hour on cspan. Today two senators discussed the constitutional role of the u. S. Senate in confirming judicial nominees including nominees to the Supreme Court. Democrat Patrick Leahy and republican orrin hatch, both members of the Judiciary Committee, discussed their views on judicial nominations and Supreme Court nominee Merrick Garland hosted by the Edward Kennedy institute. This is just under an hour. [inaudible conversations]. [inaudible conversations]. [inaudible conversations] good morning. On behalf of the edward m. Kennedy institute for the United States senate, i welcome all of to you the kennedy caucus room. For this timely and important discussion of the senates role, its advice and consent role in connection with the president s lifetime appointment of individu
[roll call] [roll call] [roll call] [roll call] [roll call] clerk will report the tally. Mr. Chairman, 33 aye votes, 28 no votes. The amendment is adopted. I might just note both mr. Courtney and mr. Mcarthur talked to me about circumstances make them hard for to be here at this particular moment. I dont want to speak for them. They both have very food reasons at this moment. Unfortunately the committee has got to proceed. The question occurs on amendment number 184 by mr. Bishop regarding utah test range. The clerk will call the roll. [roll call] [roll call vote] [roll call vote] [roll call vote] [roll call vote] [roll call vote] [roll call vote] [roll call vote] [roll call vote] [inaudible conversations]. Clerk will report the tally. Mr. Chairman, there are 35 aye votes, 26 no votes. The amendment is adopted. Question occurs on amendment 28 by mr. Bridenstein regarding the lesser prairie chicken. Clerk will call the roll. [roll call vote] [roll call vote] [role call vote] [roll call