Pandemic that has already claimed more than 225,000 american lives. We are 00 mere eight days away we are a mere eight days a away from a president ial election. Donald trump announced his nomination of judge barrett even before we could fully mourn the death of the great Justice Ruth Bader ginsburg. And Senate Republicans then rushed this nomination to the senate floor. In doing so, they violated the rule that their leader, Mitch Mcconnell, imposed in 2016 which kept Merrick Garland off the Supreme Court after president obama nominated him in february of that year to fill the vacancy that arose with the death of justice antonin scalia. That rule was clear. That rule was concise. That rule was definitive. The senate would not consider a nomination to fill a vacancy on the Supreme Court during a president ial election year. Many of my republican colleagues echoed leader mcconnells pledge. In fact, my colleague, senator Lindsey Graham, who chairs the judiciary committee, admonished us to
Quorum be dispensed with. The presiding officer without objection. Mr. Schumer well, mr. President , for more than a year and a half, leader mcconnell and Senate Republicans have refused to take action on the housepassed for the people act. At a time when our democracy is under siege in so many ways, the for the people act is a bold proposal that will restore Peoples Trust in our democratic system, a trust that is fading. It is under it is for the people. In order to make a more perfect union. It would shore up our elections from threats from abroad. Thats something we have just recently read more and more about. Why arent we doing more on that . In fact, when senator van hollen a few days ago put on the floor the an act u. C. Of an act that would say russia should have sanctions imposed on it if they interfere with our elections, the other side blocked it. I hope theyre not following Donald Trumps obeisance to russia and his view that putins just okay. It would also dismantle systemat
Long line reflect newasm at the ballot include be in key battleground states. Wipe both candidates are making pimps to older americans. And another potential Covid Treatment is delayed. Trials of an antibody drug suspended out of an abundance of caution. How safety checks to push pack the timeline in the fight against the coronavirus. First, heres todays eyeopener. Your world in 90 seconds. They need one more trump judge on the bench. Judge amy coney barrett. I hope all members of the committee have more confidence in my integrity than to think i would allow myself to be used at a pawn to decide this election for the american people. In pennsylvania President Trump set his sights on suburban women. Suburban women, will you please like me. I saved your damn neighborhood. Okay . The Supreme Court is say lewing the crump administration to end the census count early. Civil Rights Groups wanted to continue until october 31st to prevent an undercount. Nearly 12 million americans have already
The governors entry into the race so senate and play for the democrats. Welcome to today Senate Debate and today is the focus montana 20 twenties senate race the most closely watched in the entire country and it looks to be on track the most expensive political place in montana history. The general election coming up d at home that is just 24 days away i mailed out on friday so been looking for those ballots to be arriving soon in a mailbox near you. They need to be returned by 8 00 oclock p. M. On election day. Went to montanas u. S. Senate seats us out of of us senator currently at 174,000 per year now its time to meet the candidate. The governor was born in missoula and grew up in helena and earned his law degree from Columbia University and works in the. In his career he worked in private practice as an attorney and assistant attorney general for the state of montana. And then as governor in 2012 and 2016. As governor working with both democrats and republicans to expand affordable
The presiding officer pursuant to rule 4, paragraph 2, the senate having been in continuous session, the senate will suspend for a prayer from the senate chaplain. The chaplain let us pray. Holy god, as our lawmakers strive on this decisive day in history to accomplish your purposes, show them how to discern your will. May they renew their minds through the in yourishment of your an hourishment of your holly word. Lord, prepare them to be sober minded and filled with your spirit, accomplishing the tasks that receive your approval. Lord, keep them from conforming to worldly impulses, as they strive to ensure that their conduct will rightly represent you. May they conduct themselves with holiness, godliness, and civility, waiting for the day when you will return to establish your kingdom on earth. Lord, prepare us all to stand before you in peace without spot or blemish. We pray in your powerful name. Amen. Mr. Lee mr. President. The presiding officer the senator from utah. Mr. Lee mr. P