Procedural vote for the nominee for the Credit Administration board. Now live coverage here on cspan2. The president pro tempore t senate will co to order. The chaplain, dr. Black, will the chaplain let us pray. Eternal master, continue to be our shelter from lifes storms and winds. You have provided us with your presence and a reminder in hebrews 13 5 that you will never leave or forsake us. May this knowledge of your watchcare sustain our senators through this challenging season. Grant that their work will become more meaningful and effective as they cultivate a greater awareness of your divine companionship. We pray in your loving name. Amen. The president pro tempore please join me in the pledge of allegiance. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the united stat of america, and to the republic fowhich it stands, one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Mr. Grassley madam president . The presiding officer t senator from iowa. Mr. Graley one minute for morni
Today i join you in honoring those who were lost but we will never forget. We experienced the darkest of moments. But we also witnessed the best of america. We saw First Responders speeding toward lower manhattan. Construction workers rushed to help. We saw how much americans are willing to risk and sacrifice to help one another. That is the spirit of america. Undaunted by challenging times. That is to the American People are. Today, we are seeing that same spirit in the face of a new challenge. We see it in the essential workers who put themselves in harms way to fight covid19. Communities who Work Together to distribute food and lift each other up. Republicans are not stepping up and helping anyone. They are failing. These heroes deserve leaders who fight for them just as hard as our heroes fight for us. People are losing their jobs, going hungry, and worrying about losing their homes. The American People are doing everything they can to support each other. But they cannot do it alon
Mr. Hawley i ask unanimous consent that the quorum call be suspended. The presiding officer without objection. Mr. Hawley mr. President , a week ago, i stood in this chamber and spoke about the death of democracy. I spoke about how free people are slowly losing their basic liberties right in front of our eyes. I spoke about how a deeply oppressive regime is defiling laws and tearing up treaties that offer protection and peace. I spoke about how the bright light of a great city is descending into darkness, chaos. I spoke, mr. President , about the plight of the people of hong kong. Id like to take this opportunity to remind everyone, both at home and those listening abroad, about the urgent and existential crisis that plagues this outpost of liberty in the indopacific. On may 28, the Chinese Communist party in beijing adopted a resolution and began drafting a new National Security law in hong kong. Thats what they call it, anyway. But the more we learn about this impending legislation,
Lawmakers are expected to work on the 2021 policy bill, a vote to advance the measure scheduled for 1 30 p. M. Eastern. Now, live to the senate floor on cspan2. The president pro tempore the senate will come to order. The chaplain, dr. Black, will open the senate in prayer. The chaplain let us pray. Our father in heaven, we sing of your steadfast love and proclaim your faithfulness to all generations. Make us one nation, truly wise, with righteousness exalting us in due season. Today, inspire our lawmakers to walk in the light of your countenance. Abide with them so that your wisdom will influence each decision they make. Keep them from evil so that they will not be brought to grief, enabling them to avoid the pitfalls that lead to ruin. Empower them to glorify you in all they think, say, and do. We pray in your holy name. Amen. The president pro tempore please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america, and to the repu
The speaker pro tempore the yeas are 227 and the nays are 189. The previous question is ordered. The question is on adoption of the resolution. Those in favor say aye. Those opposed, no. The ayes have it. Mr. Burgess i won that on a voice vote. I request the yeas and nays. The speaker pro tempore yeas and nays are requested. Those favoring a vote by the yeas and nays will rise. A sufficient number having arisen, yeas and nays are ordered. Members will record their votes by electronic device. This is a fiveminute vote. [captioning made possible by the national captioning institute, inc. , in cooperation with the United States house of representatives. Any use of the closedcaptioned coverage of the house proceedings for political or commercial purposes is expressly prohibited by the u. S. House of representatives. ] the speaker pro tempore on this vote the yeas are 222, and the nays are 190. Adopted. Ution is the motion ion, heard. On is pursuant to clause 8 of rule 20, the Unfinished Bu