Coverage. A vote expected at 2 15 eastern. And cspan2. The presiding officer the senate will come to order. The chaplain, dr. Barry black, will lead the senate in prayer. The chaplain let us pray. Eternal father, the center of our joy, bless our lawmakers with the peace and wisdom needed to lead in our challenging world. Give them eyes to discern and understand the intricate complexity of this turbulent season. Lord, guide our senators to the right paths. Lead them beside still waters. Restore their souls. Let them lack nothing for you make them whole. Overflow their cups with gentleness, care, and understanding for the people they represent. Let them fear no evil and take courage in adversity, for you continue to lead them with your allknowing right hand. We pray in your everlasting name. Amen. The presiding officer please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance to the flag. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america, and to the republic for which it stands,
Congress can responsibly fund our government and uphold our commitments to American Families. Unless congress and the president act, the united 125 billion ce in devastating cuts that will hurt American Families and weaken our National Security. Thats why this Bipartisan Legislation, to avoid this fiscal cliff, is so critical. It thoroughly rejects the president s slashandburn Budget Proposal which would have pulled the rug out from under families and communities by decimating initiatives and services that make a real difference in peoples lives. Instead of reckless cuts, democrats were successful in securing the largest ever increase in base funding above sequestration levels. With these more reasonable budget caps, we can undertake an orderly appropriations process to invest in critical domestic priorities for the people. While this bipartisan deal represents a compromise, i am proud that it ends the senseless austerity of the budget control act once and for all. I urge support for t
Prior to the vote on the house floor. E minutes. Mrs. Lowey mr. Speaker, i rise. N support of h. R. 3877 for months, noise democrats have insisted on raising unworkable budget caps so congress can responsibly fund our government and uphold our commitments to American Families. Unless congress and the president act, the united 125 billion ce in devastating cuts that will hurt American Families and weaken our National Security. Thats why this Bipartisan Legislation, to avoid this fiscal cliff, is so critical. It thoroughly rejects the president s slashandburn Budget Proposal which would have pulled the rug out from under families and communities by decimating initiatives and services that make a real difference in peoples lives. Instead of reckless cuts, democrats were successful in securing the largest ever increase in base funding above sequestration levels. With these more reasonable budget caps, we can undertake an orderly appropriations process to invest in critical domestic priorit
The bill 3877 to amend the balanced budget and emergency deficit control act of 1985, to establish a congressional budget for fiscal years 2020 and 2021, to temporarily suspend the debt limit and for other purposes. Providing for providing for consideration of the bill h. R. 549 to designate venezuela under section 244 of the immigration and nationality act to permit nationals of venezuela to be eligible for temporary protected status under such section and for other purposes. And waiving a requirement of clause 6a of rule 13 with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the committee on rules. The speaker pro tempore the question is on the ordering of the previous question. Members will record their votes by electronic device. Members, this is a 15minute vote. [captioning made possible by the national captioning institute, inc. , in cooperation with the United States house of representatives. Any use of the closedcaptioned coverage of the house proceedings for pol
Host now those remarks from Vice President pence to reporters in japan on his way to the olympics in south korea. Vice president pence thanks, everybody. Im good. Thank you so much. Before we leave for south korea, let me say a few words and well take a few questions. Were completing what we believe has been a very successful visit to our allies here in japan. Very productive and substantive discussions with the prime minister. With leadership of japans defense forces. The great honor of being here and touring the air force base and being around men and women of the armed forces of the United States in japan is deeply inspiring. We came here to japan to renew andstrength of our alliance restate our strong commitment to stand with people of japan and for our common security. And now we Board Air Force two, we head to south korea with a similar mission on the front end. Ill be meeting today with the president and well talk about bilateral issues. Both Economic Prosperity as well as secur