Education and Budget Committee assignments that she holds. Moments ago democrats said this about House Minority leader Kevin Mccarthy. Why would Kevin Mccarthy continue to associate himself and the republican conference with someone who leader Mitch Mcconnell has characterized as a cancer . The last time i checked, cancers need to be cut out and not allowed to metastasize. And Kevin Mccarthy has the ability to do the right thing he should. But greene will not be the only urgent topic the republicans will need to address when they meet here in a few hours. Wyoming congresswoman liz cheney is on the fence of being ousted for voting to impeach former President Trump in his second impeachment. She has been shoring up support behind the scenes. That includes from Senate Republican leader Mitch Mcconnell. Republicans are facing a critical reckoning. Will they encourage, quoting one gop senator, the coux of their party or those who vote their conscience like liz cheney or try to get away with
The cdc has designated the washington corridor is a hotspot as the cases continue to rise in the region. As of may 60 or then confirmed cases of covid19 in 1290 confirmed death in the state of maryland. These are trying unprecedented times for all communities in america and maryland is i no different in this regard. It was once said in times of crisis we should look for the helpers. Mr. President i would like to take this timeim to recognize te heroes who are helping in maryland. Im very proud of our state hospitals manufactures a biomedical and pharmaceutical companies that have come together to perform their own tl protective equipment and Hand Sanitizers and are at the forefront of developing a vaccine. Maryland is home to some of the worlds premier academic medicac systems including the university of maryland medical systems and Johns Hopkins university which has been critical in preparing your state with the pandemic. Im particular proud of Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Tracking syste
All nomination on the same for the coast guard the nomination to be for the department mr. Mcconnell i ask consent the senate vote on the nomination with no intervening action or debate, that if confirmed the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table and the president be immediately notified of the senates action. The presiding officer without objection. The question is on the nomination. All in favor say aye. All opposed, no. All opposed, no. Is there objection . Ask unanimous consent the Senate Foreign Relations Committee be discharged as the Senate Proceeds to the nomination. Is there objection . The clerk will report. To be representative of the executive board of the who and that you be made and laid upon the table. Without objection. All those in favor . Ande to then to spend for ten minutes each. And the resolution 565. And to recognize the contributions of American Indian and native hawaiian g ofce. Objection . The senate will proceed. Is a further debate
This takes effect at midnight tonight. And minister blair will give more details today. Canada and the United States are announcing a reciprocal arrangement, where we will now be returning irregular migrants who attempt to cross anywhere at the canada u. S. Border. French]g this week, many businesses put their hands up and asked us what they can do. A neway were announcing strategy that will make it easier for companies to help out during this critical time. We are launching canadas plan to mobilize industry to fight covid19 to ensure that we can quickly produce here in canada the things we need. This initiative will help companies that are already making things like masks, ventilators, and hand sanitizers to massively scale up production. It will also provide support to those who want to retool their manufacturing facilities to contribute to this fight. For example, the other Parts Manufacturers association reached out to us, asking how they could help. Our Health Care Professionals r
Vote the presiding officer are there any senators in the chamber wishing to vote or to change their vote . If not, the ayes are 96, the nays are zero. The nomination is confirmed. Under the previous order, the motion to reconsider is considered made and laid upon the table. The president will be immediately notified of the senates action. The senate will be in order. The senate will be in order. The majority leader. The senate will be in order. Mr. Mcconnell mr. President , i move to proceed to legislative session. The presiding officer the question is on the motion. All those in favor say aye. Those opposed, no. The ayes appear to have it. The ayes do have it. The motion is agreed to. Mr. Mcconnell i understand the senate has received a message from the house to accompany s. 139. The presiding officer the majority leader is correct. Mr. Mcconnell i move that the chair lay before the senate the message to accompany s. 139, and i ask for the yeas and nays on my motion. The presiding off