Vote the presiding officer on this vote, the yeas are 49, the nays are 44. Twothirds of the senators voting a quorum being present, not having voted in the affirmative, the joint resolution on reconsideration fails to pass over the veto of the president of the United States. Mr. Mcconnell mr. President. The presiding officer the majority leader. Mr. Mcconnell i move to executive session to consider calendar number 547. The presiding officer the question is on the motion. All in favor say aye. Those opposed, no. The ayes appear to have it. T ayes do have it. The motion is agreed to. The clerk will report the nomination. The clerk nomination, department of housing and urban development, brian d. Montgomery of texas to be deputy. Mr. Mcconnell i send a cloture motion to the desk. The presiding officer the clerk will report the motion. The clerk cloture motion, we, the undersigned senators, in accordance with the provisions of rule 22 of the standing rules of the senate, do hereby move to
At noon eastern lawmakers are expected to vote on his confirmation. And now to live coverage of the u. S. Senate here on cspan2. The president pro tempore the senate will come to order. The chaplain, dr. Black, will lead the senate in prayer. The chaplain let us pray. Eternal god, the fountain of wisdom, we cherish your presence and honor your name. Give our lawmakers the wisdom to live with honor, as they remember their accountability to history and you. Lord, remind them that you are glorified when they walk on the path of integrity, striving to please you in all they say and do. May their lives bring light to darkness, unity to division, and order to chaos. Grant that they will be living letters read by those who desire to believe that you continue to rule in our world. We pray in your sovereign name. Amen. The president pro tempore please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance to our flag. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america, and to the republic fo
Bless their plans, as they seek to do your will on earth, and empower them to succeed. Use them to bring comfort and healing to a troubled nation and world. Keep them aware of the constancy of your presence, inspiring them to give primacy to prayer and praise as they work for your glory. We pray in your majestic name. Amen. The president pro tempore please join me in the pledge of allegiance. 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. Mr. Grassley mr. President. The presiding officer the senator from iowa. Mr. Grassley permission to speak for one minute in morning business. The presiding officer without objection. Mr. Grassley the pandemic has disrupted just about everything americans take for granted in life, including our food supply. Empty Grocery Store shelves have greeted u. S. Consumers, perhaps for the first time in their lifetime. The pandemic shin
Terror, the disturbing video of a School Bus Driver acting and driving erratically. I am crazy, im totally crazy. Police say her blood alcohol double the legal limit with kids on board trailblazer, the tributes pouring in for a pioneering texas deputy killed in the line of duty. And say it aint snow, up to 4 feet in the northern rockies, giving hundreds of thousands an early taste of winter today, monday, september 30th, 2019 from nbc news, this is today with Savannah Guthrie and hoda kotb, live from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. Hi, everybody, good morning, its monday morning, nice to have you with us, this is going to be a critical week in washington. It is, and its also an extra special monday, isnt it because mr. Roker is back and we are so happy look at him. Hes coming in. Hello my baby, hello my darling. New him, new outlook, new everything. Were happy to have you back. We are indeed. Lets get right to that impeachment investigation, whats ahead in this showdown. Democrats are
His spouse say the killing of 42yearold Sandeep Dhaliwal is being felt all over the country. Reporter local dignitaries and officers throughout the south bay were at tonights vigil remember a man who put his faith on full display while trying to unify his community. Reporter music, prayers, and candles vote this place. More than 100 people gathered to celebrate the life of sure texas deputy Sandeep Dhaliwal. This is a six Law Enforcement who has been shot dead in the line of duty. Reporter Sandeep Dhaliwal was late to rest on tuesday. He was shot and killed while walking back to his patrol car during a traffic stop last friday. Even though he worked in texas, he was known throughout the nation as a trailblazer in a turban. He was the first deputy to probably wear an article of his faith along with a batch. You wanted to create a bridge between the other communities. He had seen where some of the hate crimes had happened to the community because of the travel. Reporter many met him when