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. Majestic god, your name fills the earth. In spite of our challenges, you continue to rule with your love, wisdom, and power. Grant that our lawmakers may not forget the many dangers, toils, and snares that you have already brought our nation through. Lord, give our senators the wisdom to know that you continue to direct the steps of the faithful and that we have nothing to fear. Spirit of god, arise within our hearts and prepare us for the task of this day. Surprise us again with your ability to transform dark yesterdays into bright tomorrows doing for us more than we can ask or imagine. We pray in your great name. Amen. The president pro tempore please join me in reciting 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