And her family as they begin this chapter of service to our nation. Thank you. We came to the floor and spoke about the forest fires in colorado, luckily weve had a great deal of snow on some of the most problematic concentrations and its slowed the fires down tremendously and given us a chance to fight back and make some containment progress so the news on the fire front generally a good news story today with more challenges to come down the road. Come to the floor to talk about the nomination judge Amy Coney Barrett will be placed on the United States Supreme Court. That will behi the Third Supreme Court justice that ive had the honor and p privilege of votingn in this congress and previous dicongress including neil gorsu, colorados own you gorsuch. Weve heard discussions about the federalist papers and Founding Fathers and intent and senate, the language of the constitution that points out the President Shall nominate and with the advice and consent of theen senate place justices th
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
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