We have actually restored the status quo before the administration of president george w. Bush. It was during that administration when some of our friends across the aisle along with some of their liberal law professor allies dreamed up a way of blocking president george w. Bushs judicial nominees, and that was by suggesting that 60 votes was really the threshold for confirming judges rather than the constitutional requirement of a majority vote. Its been a long journey back to the normal functioning of the United States senate. And its amazing that its taking a nominee like judge gorsuch to bring us back to where we were back around 2001. Weve been debating and discussing this nominee for a long time now, and theyve tried the opponents of judge gorsuch have tried time and time again to raise objections to this outstanding nominee, a nomination that no one in the senate opposed ten years ago when he was confirmed to a position on the tenth Circuit Court of appeals. They claimed he wasn
We have actually restored the status quo before the administration of president george w. Bush. It was during that administration when some of our friends across the aisle along with some of their liberal law professor allies dreamed up a way of blocking president george w. Bushs judicial nominees, and that was by suggesting that 60 votes was really the threshold for confirming judges rather than the constitutional requirement of a majority vote. Its been a long journey back to the normal functioning of the United States senate. And its amazing that its taking a nominee like judge gorsuch to bring us back to where we were back around 2001. Weve been debating and discussing this nominee for a long time now, and theyve tried the opponents of judge gorsuch have tried time and time again to raise objections to this outstanding nominee, a nomination that no one in the senate opposed ten years ago when he was confirmed to a position on the tenth Circuit Court of appeals. They claimed he wasn
Let us pray. Lord god of hosts, be with us yet. Last we forget that our work on capitol hill matters to your kingdom. Lord, with the military response against syria, we are reminded again that internal vigilance is the price for freedom. Continue to provide our lawmakers with opportunities to serve your purposes on earth. Mayday take seriously the responsibilities entrusted to them in their stewardship. All the legislative branch. Remind them that you know the pressures they must confront as they strive to serve you and country. Best so upon them the blessing of your presence that will guard their hearts with your piece. Lord, give them the confidence that in following you, they can be certain of ultimate triumph. We pray in your holy name amen. Join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance. 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. Madam president. Majori
Capitol hill matters to your kingdom. Lord with the military response against syria we are reminded again that eternal vigilance is the price for freedom. Continue to provide our lawmakers with opportunities to serve your purposes on earth. May they take seriously the responsibilities entrusted to them in their stewardship of the legislative branch. Remind them that you know the pressures they must confront as they strive to serve you and country. Bestow upon them the blessing of your presence that will guard their hearts with your peace. Lord give them the confidence that in following you they can be certain of ultimate triumph. We pray in 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. Mcconnell madam president. The presiding officer the majorit
Capitol hill matters to your kingdom. Lord with the military response against syria we are reminded again that eternal vigilance is the price for freedom. Continue to provide our lawmakers with opportunities to serve your purposes on earth. May they take seriously the responsibilities entrusted to them in their stewardship of the legislative branch. Remind them that you know the pressures they must confront as they strive to serve you and country. Bestow upon them the blessing of your presence that will guard their hearts with your peace. Lord give them the confidence that in following you they can be certain of ultimate triumph. We pray in 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. Mcconnell madam president. The presiding officer the majorit