Director of intelligence and and votes throughout the day. Live coverage of the u. S. Senate now here on cspan2. The president pro tempore the senate will come to order. The chaplain, dr. Black, will open the senate in prayer. The chaplain let us pray. Lord of our lives, make these moments of prayer more than mere words, but may this reverent pause fill our hearts with gratitude and love for you. May our lawmakers appreciate the fact that through prayer, they have the privilege of talking to you, the superintendent of the universe. Lord, inspire them to use this intercessory opportunity to seek your wisdom and guidance, knowing that you are eager to help them. Give us all the wisdom to remember that you continue to be our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble. And lord, as we approach memoriamemorial day, thank you e men and women who gave their lives for this nation while serving in the United States military. Were grateful also for the great sacrifices made by
House has been suspiciously empty of people. I understand a. Have convened for legislative session a grand total of two days, two in the last eight weeks. At this point im wondering if we should send senators over their to collect their newspapers and water the plants. Its not just their physical absence madam president its House Democrats absent from any serious discussion at all. About the only product in their link is a battle has been in 1800 page, 3 trilliondollar bill that couldnt even unite their own conference. Yesterday the speaker announced it will continue for another 45 days at least. There is a new wrinkle. House democrats held the president breaking proposed propose voting scheme that will let one member cast 10 event additional votes. One member cast 10 additional votes. Actually one person. Remember these are the people who want to remake every state election laws. There are several problems of this and what happens to be article section 1 of the u. S. Constitution whic
Vote vote the presiding officer are there any senators in the chamber wishing to vote or change their vote . If not, the yeas are 65, the nays are 28. The motion is agreed to. Mr. Mcconnell mr. President . The presiding officer the majority leader. Mr. Mcconnell i move to proceed to legislative session. The presiding officer question is on the motion. All those in favor, say aye. Those opposed, say no. The ayes appear to have it. The ayes do have it. The motion is agreed to. Mr. Mcconnell i move to proceed to executive session to consider calendar number 655. The presiding officer question is on the motion. All those in favor, say aye. Those opposed, say no. The ayes appear to have it. The ayes do have it. The motion is agreed to. The clerk will report the nomination. The clerk nomination, department of defense, victor g. Mercado of california to be an assistant secretary. Mr. Mcconnell i send a cloture motion to the desk. The presiding officer the clerk will report the cloture motion.
Before we know and how effective it is in all different types of patients that i am encouraged by that. Thank you all for being here. On my right let me introduce who i have with me and acknowledged special friends read to my right is roads who has been worked with the department of Financial Services hes been working with us in albany. During this coronavirus pandemic. My left Melissa Derosa who is secretary to the governor. To her left robert is the state budget director. He doesnt smile much nowadays. Is the state budget is not in great shape but when the federal government does the right thing and keep this coming week spent, each with a smile that big smile again read for pleasure to be in rochester with so many of my friends who done such great work for the state, former Lieutenant Governor bob duffy who worked with me when we first got started and has done great work for the entire state of new york area danny wakeman, pleasure to be with you. Wegmans is a great New York Corpora
Nomination of scott rash for the district of arizona. Live on cspan2. 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. Eternal master the father of us all we thank you that through your spirit you have provided our legislative body with the talents and capabilities to fulfill your purposes. May our senators remember that this body has many parts, each making its distinctive contribution to the success of the whole. As our lawmakers acknowledge and honor the value added by each member of this body, unite them with faith, civility, courage, and gratitude. And lord, we pray for the First Responders and Health Care Workers who stand on the front lines during this Global Health crisis. We pray in your unifying 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