The latest results of vaccine trials continue to suggest our victory over the coronavirus is on the horizon. But here in washington the additional relief that would help families, workers, schoos and Small Businesses crossed the finish line has been held for months while democrat leaders pursued an all or nothing approach. When the speaker of the house put forward the socalled heroes act back in may, multiple, multiple House Democrats called the political start that it clearly was. When democrat said it was not focused, rushed to a vote to fast, and it doesnt help us accomplish the core mission of helping struggling people. Well, after a several months wih no progress the same democrat just said a few days ago that said republicans proposal, quote, is a bill we can pass. We should negotiate that to the finish. Even speaker pelosis own members think our Senate Republican bill is better than hers. Well, lets hope our democratic colleagues will fight let us make a law and all the enormous
They return at 2 15 p. M. Eastern. Watch live coverageon cspan2. Earlier Senate Leaders Mitch Mcconnell and Chuck Schumer talked about the Senate Schedule and their parties priorities. The latest results of vaccine trials continue to suggest that our victory over the coronavirusis on the horizon. But here in washington the additional relief that would help families, workers, schools and Small Businesses across the finish line has been held up for months by democrat leaders pursuing an all or nothing approach. The speaker of the house put forward the socalled heroes act back in may , multiple House Democrats called it out for the political stunt that it clearly was. One democrat said it was not focused, rushed to a vote too fast and it doesnt help us accomplish the core mission of helping struggling people. Well, after several months with no progress the same democrats who said a few days en ago that Senate Republicans had quote, a bill we can pass. We should negotiatefat. Even speaker
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
Hello im rob matheson and this is our dizzier live from doha also coming up kosovos president steps down to face a war crimes trial at the hague for his alleged role during the 199899 kosovo conflict the u. K. Gets a new multibillion dollar rescue package to boost its economy is in england enters another pandemic locked up. Well and so does a remains 2 days after americans went to the polls to choose the next president only a handful of states remain unclear but they hold the key to the white house for either joe biden or President Donald Trump now the focus has shifted to the states of georgia where a vote counting has been going through the night its an extremely close race in the traditionally republican state Donald Trumps initial lead has been steadily falling georgia is one of several states where republicans are filing legal challenges over the election. Well lets take a look at the state of play as it stands at the moment biden has already flipped michigan and wisconsin donald
Enjoy unanimous support on both sides except that the democratic argument appears to continue to be if we cant have everything we want we wont allow anything to pass. My members think we need to try to address this again and we will vote on the program today and the larger 500 billiondollar package tomorrow. I dont anticipate that we will get any democratic votes, but we want to make the point to the American People that Senate Republicans believe and know the package is important and we have crafted one that we think includes things that are not controversial. I am aware discussions continue between the president and the speaker about a large package. Obviously if that were to come over, we would have to consider it. We will be voting to confirm justices to be Amy Coney Barrett next monday and that will be another accomplishment in our effort to put on the court, the federal courts men and women that believe in the notion that a judge should actually follow the law. As the leader poin