a confirmation vote on president biden s nominee to be general council. cia has been scheduled for 11:45 eastern this morning. this is live coverage of the senate here on c-span2. order. the chaplain, dr. barry black, will lead the senate in prayer. let us pray. p. the chaplain: eternal god, we know that you exist. every time we hear a baby cry or touch a leaf, we are reminded of your presence in our world. lord, continue to look with favor upon our senators. enable them to go from strength to strength as they strive to live in day-time compartments. guide them around the obstacles that hinder them from living for your glory. as they strive to please you, empower them to stand for right and leave the consequences to you. we pray in your great 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, one nation under god, indivisib
Nomination of a u. S. District judge for illinois. We take you live to the floor of the senate here on cspan2. Under the previous order, all postcloture time has expired. The question is on the nomination. Is there a sufficient second . There appears to be. The clerk will call the roll. Vote vote vote ask l vote vote vote the presiding officer on this vote, the yeas are 53, the nays are 45, and 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 actions. Ms. Stabenow madam president. The presiding officer the senator from michigan. Ms. Stabenow thank you very much, madam president. I rise today to speak on behalf of american women. Our fundamental rights and our freedom to make our own health care decisions. Its shocking that in this day and age that we have to actually stand up and fight for something as basic as making our own Reproductive Health decis
The implications have started coming into focus with the scrapping of March 4 as the start date for the former president’s federal trial on charges of trying to overturn the 2020 election.
A ruling by the court, and the timing of its decision, could be a major factor in determining when, or even whether, the former president will go to trial in the federal election case.
An appeals court will hear arguments on Tuesday over the former president’s attempt to shut down the federal election case. Much is riding on how and how quickly the issue is decided.