Challenging time, fulfilling your purposes through them. Be exalted, o god, above the highest heaven, as you demonstrate your power to make the crooked places straight. Have mercy upon us and protect us for your unfailing love and faithfulness sustain us. Shine your glory over all the earth as we learn to trust you at all times. And, lord, we thank you that senator grassley has had another wonderful birthday. We pray in your strong name. Amen. The president pro tempore please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance to our flag. 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 and justice for all. Mr. Grassley madam president. The presiding officer the senator from iowa. Mr. Grassley may i speak for one minute in morning business . The presiding officer without objection. Mr. Grassley since the day i was born, ive celebrated constitution day. Thats because the 39 delegates signe
With vote vote the presiding officer are there any senators in the chamber wishing to vote or change their vote . If not, the yeas are 85, the nays are 1. The nomination is confirmed. Under the previous order, the motion to reconsider is considered made and laid upon the table and the president will be immediately notified of the senates action. Mr. Kennedy mr. President . The presiding officer the senator for louisiana. Mr. Kennedy mr. President , i have three requests for committees to meet during todays session of the senate. They have thate approval of the majority and of the they have the approval of the majority and minority leader leaders. The presiding officer without objection. Mr. Kennedy thank you, mr. President. Mr. President , i ask unanimous consent that the senate proceed to legislative session and be in a period of morning business with senators permitted to speak therein for up to ten minutes each. The presiding officer without objection. Mr. Kennedy thank you, mr. Pre
The u. S. Senate is about to gavel in. Senators today will continue working on executive nominations including the u. S. Investor nominee to the united arab emirates. Now to live Senate Coverage here on cspan2. The president pro tempore the senate will come to order. The chaplain dr. Barry black will open the senate in prayer. The chaplain let us pray. Holy god, who loves all and forgets none, thank you for the guidance of your sacred word, a light for dark times. Were grateful you provide wisdom for those who revere you. Send help and strength to our lawmakers that they may strive to honor you in every endeavor. Inspire them to mount up on wings like eagles, running without weariness and walking without fainting. Give them the wisdom to have a conscience void of offense toward you and humanity. Eternal god, hear our intercessions, answer them according to your will, and make us all channels of your mercy and love. We pray in your holy name. Amen. The president pro tempore please join
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