1 45 eastern today. Now to live coverage of the u. S. Senate here on cspan2. The presiding officer the senate will come to order. Todays opening prayer will be offered by robert lewis, former pastor and founder of better man, the National Mens organization from little rock, arkansas. The guest chaplain let us pray. Heavenly father, we give thanks for this new day and the hope that lies within it. We have been a blessed nation not by accident but by this. In you, god, we trust. Thank you for the men and women of this distinguished body who will again rise to face the immense challenge that will mark this day along with the special opportunities it holds for good. I pray you will make this body ready for both. In these turbulent times, empower their work with your spirit. Give them a difference making wisdom only you possess. Protect them from small ambitions. Call each heart here up to the higher ways of humility, understanding, and much needed unity. Help these leaders seek what is rig
Mr. President we woke up this morning to learn with profound sadness that our friend and colleague congressman Elijah Cummings the son of sharecroppers who became the chair of the House Oversight committee passed away last night at the age of 68. It wasap the first thing i saw when i read the paper this morning and it hit me like a punch in the stomach. In his 23 years in congress elijah had a legacy that will live long after his sudden passing. He served the people of his maryland district with self is selfless compassion and grace. Since it only happens when you cant do justice to the legacy of Elijah C Cummings but id lie to share a few reflections and they know my dear friend senator cardin was closely or truthers with Elijah Cummings and they had worked on so many things for maryland and the country and i know he is here sharing our deep sadness. Truly Elijah Cummings was not just a great congressman but a great man. He had a presence, make commanding presence when he entered the
An nba fan says he and his friends were censored for holding a Free Hong Kong banner. Good evening. Im david asman in for trish tonight. House Intel Committee chair adam schiff saying nothing to see her. Schiff claims there is zero reason for the American People who kicked off this whole thing. Take a listen. Our primary interest is making sure that person is protected. There is more than one whistleblower, that they are protected. Given that we have the call record. We dont need the whistleblower. Well make sure we protect that whistleblower. David the whistleblowers identity is another in the long lift of secrets in the democrats impeachment push. The republicans have had enough and they are calling them out. They leak out selectively the thing they want for their narrative. Our position is the american. You should know about all of the facts. The tragedy and the crime here is that the American People dont get to see whats going on. Louon. Dave will be congressman Louie Gohmert joins
Hes not partisan. An nba fan says he and his friends were censored for holding a Free Hong Kong banner. Good evening. Im david asman in for trish tonight. House Intel Committee chair adam schiff saying nothing to see her. Schiff claims there is zero reason for the American People who kicked off this whole thing. Take a listen. Our primary interest is making sure that person is protected. There is more than one whistleblower, that they are protected. Given that we have the call record. We dont need the whistleblower. Well make sure we protect that whistleblower. David the whistleblowers identity is another in the long lift of secrets in the democrats impeachment push. The republicans have had enough and they are calling them out. They leak out selectively the thing they want for their narrative. Our position is the american. You should know about all of the facts. The tragedy and the crime here is that the American People dont get to see whats going on. Louon. Dave will be congressman L
The speaker pro tempore mr. Chairman. The chair mr. Speaker, the committee of the whole house on the state of the union, hag had under consideration h. R. 2822, directs me to report that it has come to no resolution thereon. The speaker pro tempore the chairman of the committee of the whole house on the state of the Union Reports that the committee has had under consideration h. R. 2822 and has come to no resolution thereon. For what purpose does the gentleman from california seek recognition . Mr. Calvert i move the speaker pro tempore will the gentleman suspend. The chair lays before the house the following personal requests. The clerk leave of absence requested for mr. Danny davis of illinois for today. The speaker pro tempore without objection the request is granted. Mr. Calvert i move that the house do now advourn. Adjourn. The speaker pro tempore the question is on adjourning. Those in favor say aye. Those opposed, no. The ayes have it. Accordingly the house stands adjourned unti