The senate. Here are senators from earlier this evening, talking about the Government Shutdown. There are a lot of americans who do not understand what is happening right now. Republicans asked for control of the United States senate. They asked for control of the house of representatives and the white house. They got all three. They promised that by doing so, they would be able to more effectively manage the affairs of state. That is clearly not happening right now. To governn inability as we are shutdown for the second day. Tomorrow is an important day. Despite the fact that we have made some progress on friday in orders floor thatach an agreement republicans and democrats can support. I am here with several of my colleagues to make some simple request of the United States senate. If we are really adults and will operate like grownups, we need to be true, responsible stewards of the government and keep the government open for a very short period of time while we negotiate a way out o
Andre yanku to be director of the u. S. Patent and trademark office, a confirmation vote scheduled for 5 30 eastern this afternoon. Later this week, a shortterm government funding bill to keep federal operations running past thursday is expected to come to the floor. We will have live coverage here on cspan2. O order. The chaplain dr. Barry black will lead the senate in prayer. The chaplain let us pray. O god our rock, we look to you for safety in a chaotic world. Were grateful that you hear our prayers, responding to our requests for help. Be a shield for our senators, protecting them from dangers seen and unseen. As they put their trust in you, fill them with your spirit, giving them confidence in the unfolding of your powerful providence. Lord, remind them that no weapon formed against them will ultimately prosper. Lead them like a shepherd beside still water, as you fill their hearts with your peace. We pray in your great name. Amen. The president pro tempore please join me in reci
Floor. I want to begin the afternoon by offering condolences to the family and friends of christopher foley. He was killed last wednesday when his truck collided with an amtrak train carrying many of my fellow lawmakers to a conference. He was just 28 years old. He leaves behind a fiance adriana, and ryland, their 1yearold son. My thoughts are with them along with all of his family, his community and his colleagues. They and all of those who were injured in the accident are in our prayers, our heartfelt thanks or with the First Responders who rushed to the scene. Its too easy to take for granted that are very lawenforcement, firefighters, and Emergency Personnel will be there for us on our states. Forgetting that, for them, heroism and service are every day realities. Id like tona think some of my own colleagues who immediately sprang into action to help the wounded. Senator cassidy and many others are all doctors by training so are senator cassidys wife laura and congressman wife cath
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The judge to serve ofthe 10th Circuit Court appeals. If confirmed, she would fill the seat vacated by Supreme Court justice neil gorsuch. This is 2. 5 hours. Good morning and welcome everyone, especially the nominees and the families to todays nominations caring for today with her from two panels. On the first and we went from judge eid of colorado, Supreme Court, nominated to the Circuit Court judge on the tenth Circuit Court. Dedicate the pronunciation wrong . [laughing] on the second panel we will hear from for nominees to District Court. Senator coons, do you have any opening remarks today . Thank you, senator tillis for the opportunity to serve alongside as the Ranking Member in todays confirmation hearings. Id like to welcome each of the nominees, their families and friends to the senate and congratulate you on your nominations and i look forward to opposing questions to you. The positions to which you been nominated are important in the federal judiciary is aldo is a bedrock of