Human Services Secretary on cspan. Org. And you can see the vote for mr. Azar at 2 15 eastern. 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. Our father, the center of our joy, we thank you that you are in the midst of lifes battles with us, bringing good even from the abnormalities of our pilgrimage. Lord, we are grateful that throh the struggles and tear you stand thin the shadows, keeping watch over your people. Lord, even though our lawmakers may not know how all the pieces fit together, we are grateful that they can still strive with grateful hearts to do your will. May they remember your command in 1 thessalonians 5 18; in everything give thanks for this is gods will for your life. We pray in your great 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 rep
Vote vote the presiding officer are there any senators in the chamber wishing to vote or wishing to change their vote . If not, the yeas are 57. The nays are 38. And the nomination is confirmed. Under the previous order, the motion to reconsider is considered made and laid upon the table and the president will be immediately notified of the senates action. The clerk will report the motion to invoke cloture. Th. 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 Randall Quarles of colorado to be a member of the board of governors after the Federal Reserve signed by 17 senators. The presiding officer by unanimous consent, the mandatory quorum call has been waived. The question, is it the sense of the senate that debate on the nomination of Randal Quarles of colorado to be a member of the board of governors of the Federal Reserve system shall b
Consent, mr. President , to vacate the quorum call. The presiding officer without objection. Mr. Wyden mr. President , i didnt get a chance to hear the distinguished Democratic Leaders remarks. Chairman hatch and i were in the Senate Finance committee. We managed to pass by an overwhelming bipartisan vote the Childrens Health insurance program, a Vital Program for nine million kids. Thats a bit of good news that that important legislation is advancing. But i know that the democratic leader has touched on a number of very important issues, particularly some of these comments made by top advisors to the president with respect to taxes. I was struck by the fact that mr. Gary cohn, the president s top economic advisor, said last week that middleclass folks were going to get 1,000 in tax relief, set aside the fact that that doesnt look true for a number of middle class folks who have kids, but im struck with the comment that followed. Mr. Cohn said not only are middleclass families going to
Hhs security we should see a vote throughout the day. Live coverage of the u. S. Senate here on cspan2. The presiding officer the senate will come to order. The chaplain will lead the senate in prayer. The chaplain let us pray. Almighty god, were grateful that your will prevails when reliance on humanity is futile. Give our senators the wisdom to understand that without your help, they cannot succeed. Today, use them to work and act to accomplish your purposes on earth; help them not to repay evil with evil, but plant seeds of goodness that will bring a harvest of joy. Arise, oh lord. Lift yourself up in these dangerous times to bring your peace to our hearts. Help us to remember that you saved the upright in heart, and your justice will sustain us. Keep us from conceiving troubles and embracing falsehoods, as we focus on loving and serving you. We pray in your loving name, amen. The presiding officer please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance to our flag. I pledge allegiance
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