The presiding officer the senator from alabama. Mr. Sessions mr. President , i would ask that the consent that the quorum call be dispensed with. The presiding officerwithout objection, so ordered. Mr. Sessions mr. President , on roll call vote number 140, i voted aye. It was my intention to vote no. Therefore, i ask unanimous consent that i be permitted to change my vote, since it will not affect the outcome. The presiding officer without objection, so ordered. Mr. Sessions i thank the chair. And i would just note that these the issues revolving around judicial confirmations on which were routinely voting on cloture off the execution of the Nuclear Option and were having more of these votes that we used to have. I thaip thank the chair and woud yield the floor. Mr. President . The presiding officer the senator from alabama. Mr. Sessions i would note the absence of a quorum. The presiding officer the gentleman is correct. The clerk will call the roll. Quorum call quorum call a senator
Greece shows that at least four nonchristian prayergivers delivered prayers thereafter in 2009, 10, 11 and 13. On the sectarian points, clearly the line. Counsel. Im sorry . One a year. Im sorry, your honor . Four additional people after the suit was filed. Yes, your honor. One a year. Approximately. How often does the legislature meet . Once a month. And on the sectarian line, i just like to point the court to the senate brief, the amicus brief filed by senators, pages 8 to 17 which shows the extensive history from the beginning of the republic until today of prayer in congress. That would be sectarian and unconstitutional under respondents position. With respect to coercion, its unquestionably true that there is less basis for claiming coercion here than there was in marsh. In marsh, senator chambers was required to be on the senate floor by rule, he had to be there to do his job and the practice was to stand every single time, which he did because he felt coerced to do it, whereas,
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Gratitude that we thank you for the privilege of being called americans. With humility, let us realize the responsibility this privilege entails. Let your presence in us be the light that causes this nation to shine bright in the world. Grant your favor, wisdom and protection to our troops here and abroad. Place within our leaders and representatives here in the house and senate. May our president be guided by your truth and our differences let us seek you first. Please give each of us in this place and every citizen of this nation a contrite heart and a willingness to follow your way. N christs name we pray, amen. The speaker pro tempore the chair has examined the journal of the last days proceedings and announces to the house his approval thereof. Pursuant to clause 1 of rule 1 the journal stands approved. The pledge of allegiance will be led by the gentleman from new york, mr. Higgins. Mr. Higgins i pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america indivisible, with libe