Them and with us all this day and every day to come. May all that is done be for your greater honor and glory, amen. The speaker pro tempore the chair has examined the journal of the last days proceedings and announces to the house his pproval thereof. Pursuant to clause 1 of rule 1, the journal stands approved. The pledge of allegiance will be led by the gentleman from new york, mr. Rose. 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. The speaker pro tempore the chair now will entertain requests for oneminute speeches. For what purpose does the gentleman from new york seek riggs . Mr. Rose madam chair, i request permission to address the house for one minute. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. Madam speaker, i rise today in solemn memory of miss mimi cusick, a public servant, devoted mother, and larger than l
The holiday, and when they return in 10 days, we will have the reading of the farewell address and then continued with judicial nominations preview can watch the senate live on cspan two. Live coverage of the house is here on cspan. Eration with the United States house f reresentatives. Any use of the cosedcaptioned coverage of the house s for political or e commercial purposes isxpressly prohibited by the u. S. House of epresentatives. ] the speakere the house will be in order. The chairlays before the house acommunication from the speaker. The clerk the speakers rooms, washigton, d. C. , february 14, 2020. Pspeaker pro tempore on this da. Signed, nancy pelosi, speak of the house of representatives. The speaker pro tempore the prayer will be offered by our chaplain, father conroy. Eternal god, we give you thanks for giving us another day. As the house lies silent, bless all members as they encounter6 1 constituents in their home districts. Bless the people of this great nation with wi
Tremendous growth potential, and our economy will grow if we can work out mutual Free Trade Agreements with these countries. I am very much in favor of that. I wouldnt want this protectionist, restrictionist policies that found their way into this agreement to be part of future agreements. And i note the absence of a quorum. The presiding officer the clerk will call the roll. Quorum call the presiding officer the senator from texas. Mr. Cornyn mr. President , id ask unanimous consent that the quorum call be rescinded. The presiding officer without objection. Mr. Cornyn mr. President , i have a unanimous consent request for five committees to meet during todays session of the senate. Theyve been approved by both the majority and minority leaders. The presiding officer duly noted. Mr. Cornyn finally, mr. President , about four weeks after the house voted on the articles of impeachment, the house will name the impeachment managers and well see the articles delivered here to the senate. Th
Shelter us until the violent storms are passed. Let your glory shine on your lawmakers. May their thoughts, words, and deeds prompt people to glorify you. Inspire our senators to place their confidence completely in you. Eternal god, you are our salvation. We will trust and not be afraid, for you are our strength and song. We pray in your loving name. Amen. The presiding officer please join me in the pledge. 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. The presiding officer the clerk will read a communication to the senate. The clerk washington d. C. , january 7, 2020. To the senate under the provisions of rule 1, paragraph 3, of the standing rules of the senate, i hereby appoint the honorable cindy hydesmith a senator from the state of mississippi, to perform the duties of the chair. Signed chuck grassley, president pro tempore. Mr. Mcconnell madam presiden
Quorum call mr. Cardin madam president. The presiding officer the senator from maryland. Mr. Cardin thank you, madam president. I ask unanimous consent that the quorum call be dispensed with. The presiding officer without objection. Mr. Cardin equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or bridged by the United States or by any state on account of sex. Equal rights amendment. Most americans believe its part of our constitution today. But its not. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg stated, and i quote, every constitution written since the end of world war ii includes a provision that men and women are citizens of equal stature. Our does not. The state of maryland has a provision very similar to that in its state constitution. Many of our states have acted on the equal rights amendment. But as Justice Scalia, the late Justice Scalia said, certainly the constitution does not require discrimination on the basis of sex. The only issue is whether it prohibits it. It doesnt. W