Protected civil rights writ large. So this is going to require a longterm bipartisan commitment. But not just from us in washington but folks in the state capitals, city halls, and Police Departments across the country. Because ultimately its the local officials that have the responsibility to hire and fire the police chief, to make sure that bad Police Officers are removed from the force. And thats where the nearterm responsibility needs to lie, because we dont have that capability here. But we do believe, i do believe there are concrete steps we can take right now to address the racial injustices that were exposed once again with the death of mr. Floyd. So i appreciate senator scott and leader mcconnell for responding to this crisis with the urgency that it deserves, and im proud to be part of this effort in the senate. Mr. President , i yield the floor. The presiding officer the clerk will call the roll. Quorum call the presiding officer the senator from. The presiding officer the s
Lord, were grateful that though wrong seems strong, you continue to rule. Fill our lawmakers with reverence and trust in your prevailing providence. May that reverential awe keep them on the path of courage, integrity, and wisdom. Lord, remind them that you have invited them to seek and discover your might. You declared in psalm 50 15 call me in the day of trouble, and i will deliver you. We praise your holy 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 one minute for morning business. The presiding officer without objection. Mr. Grassley the house of representatives has passed a bill thats kind of like a onesizefitsall for elections. That everything ought to be run out o
217. A h. R. 182. A bill to extend the authorization for the Cape Cod National seashore Advisory Commission. The speaker pro tempore pursuant to the rule, the gentleman from california, mr. Huffman, and the gentleman from california, mr. Mcclintock, each will control 20 minutes. The chair recognizes the gentleman from california, mr. Huffman. Mr. Huffman thank you, madam speaker. I ask unanimous consent that all members may have five legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous material on the measure under consideration. The speaker pro tempore without objection, so ordered. Mr. Huffman madam speaker, i yield myself such time as i may consume. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman is recognized. Mr. Huffman thank you. H. R. 182, introduced by representative bill keating of massachusetts, would reauthorize the Cape Cod National seashore Advisory Commission, which expired under current law in september of 2018. This bill would reauthorize and exten
And suspend the rules and passing h. R. 2852. The first electronic vote will be conducted as a 15minute vote. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule 9 pursuant to clause 9 of rule 20, remaining votes will be conducted as fiveminute votes. Pursuant to clause 8 of rule 20, the Unfinished Business is the vote on ordering the previous uestion on House Resolution question on House Resolution 548 on which the yeas and nays are ordered. The clerk will report the title of the resolution. The clerk house calendar number 40, House Resolution 548. Resolution providing for consideration of the bill h. R. 205, to amend the the gulf of Mexico Energy security act of 2006 to permanently extend the moratorium on leasing in certain areas of the gulf of mexico, providing for consideration of the bill h. R. 1146, to amend public law 11597, commonly known as the tax cuts and jobs act, to repeal the Arctic National wildlife refuge oil and gas program, and for other purposes. And providing for consideration of the bil
To start the work week. Lawmakers are expected to continue working on allowing kelly kraft to upset the United States in the upcoming United Nations General Assembly in new york. They moved to advance her nomination is set for 5 30 p. M. Eastern today. Now to live coverage of the u. S. Senate here on the. The president pro tempore the senate will come to order. The chaplain, dr. Barry black, will lead the senate in prayer. The chaplain let us pray. Almighty god, sovereign of our nation and lord of our lives, thank you for infusing us with the confidence that you order our steps each day. Give our lawmakers courage and a strong resolve to glorify your name as they trust the unfolding of your providence. As they remember what you have already done to bless this nation, inspire them to march confidently toward tomorrows difficulties with a total dependence on your power. May they recommit themselves each day to faithfully fulfilling the awesome responsibility you have entrusted to them. L