Mike pence campaigning and i was spoke at a rally in carter lake, he told supporters to fight for the president s reelection. [cheers and applause] thank you very much. I think i will get rid of this, thank you so much. Wonderful to be here with the Vice President , the honorable david young who will be coming up after me, this whole concept of people coming along saying america was never great, i wonder where those people came from because today recognized this nation being defended by a ragtag bunch of militia men became the most powerful nation in the world in record time. That does not happen to a nation that is not great. What was the world like before the United States of america . Stop and think about what the world was like. There were despotic leaders just trampling over other people. They have to think twice about that now, think about the innovation, the entrepreneurship, the hard work that went into making america into a great place, that is what makes us the kind of place
Day. We ask your blessing upon those throughout our country who are suffering so much more each day. Keep safe the firefighters out west. Keep safe those who are responding to the destruction of Hurricane Sally on the gulf coast. Listen to the cries of those who have lost so much as a result of these natural covid rs even as the pandemic weeks its havoc in our communities. Here in the capitol impel with your spirit the members of congress who, more than any others, have the opportunity to address our nations needs. Give them the wisdom and ourage to do so working as a united force for good in these times. Lord, have mercy. May all that is done this day be for your greater honor and glory. Men. The speaker thank you, father. Pursuant to section 4a of House Resolution 967, the journal of the last days proceedings is approved. The pledge of allegiance will be led by the gentlewoman from michigan, ms. Slotkin. Ms. Slotkin i pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america and
Ndividual rights of in arate civil actions cases involving disparate impact, and for other purposes. The speaker pro tempore without objection, members will record their votes by electronic device. [captioning made possible by the national captioning institute, inc. , in cooperation with the United States house of any use of the closedcaptioned coverage of the house proceedings for political or commercial purposes is expressly prohibited by the u. S. House of representatives. ] house of representatives. ] the speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentlewoman from illinois rise . Ms. Wuunderwood as the member designated by mr. Rush, pursuant 965, i resolution inform the house that mr. Rush will vote yes on h. R. 2574. As the member designated by mr. Davis, pursuant to House Resolution 965, i inform the house that mr. Davis will vote on h. R. 2574. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from new york rise . Mr. Tonko as the member designated by mrs. Lowey, pu
Vote vote vote the presiding officer are there any senators in the chamber wishing to vote or change their vote . If not, the yeas are 49, the nays are 44. The nomination is confirmed. The clerk will report the motion to invoke cloture. The clerk cloture motion we, the undersigned senators, in accordance with the provisions of rule 22 of the standing rules of the senate, do hereby move to bring to a close debate on the nomination of keith e. Sonderling of florida to be a member of the equal Employment Opportunity commission. The presiding officer by unanimous consent, the mandatory quorum call has been waived. The questions is, is it the sense of the senate the is that debate on the nomination of keith e. Sonderling of florida to be a member of the equal Employment Opportunity Commission Shall be brought to a close. The yeas are mandatory under the rule. The clerk will call the roll. Vote vote vote vote the presiding officer on this vote the yeas are 52, the nays are 41. The motion is
His selection will be a woman and that there is ample time for the senate to confirm his nominee before the election. Im more than hopeful. I think its going to happen. We have great people. We havent made the final determination, i havent, but i will be soon. But we have fantastic, very talented, very brilliant people, and well make a decision by saturday. Im going to announce it on saturday, and i think everybodys going to be very happy. We have a lot of time. We have nothing but time. Especially since we have the support, you know, we have senatorial support. People have come out, and i guess we have all the votes were going to need, and theyre going to be very happy with the candidate. They know most of the candidates anyway. I think they know many all of the candidates. And we have great support, great support from the people also. Lou as President Trump and Senate Majority leader Mitch Mcconnell move the president s nominee forward in this confirmation process, the radical dems h