Good citizens, neighbors, and defenders of our way of life at a time when so many challenges to our way of life and government seem under siege. We thank you for the men and women who respond to the crises that befall us, especially the Capitol Police, and all First Responders. May their heroism and generosity of spirit be an inspiration to us all, and may they be assured of our appreciation of their service. And in this great silence, as we are gathered most as this assembly, the peoples house, may republicans and democrats be mindful of the rare companionship they share. Men and women who have taken very public responsibility for our country, that carries so many burdens and today the of shared danger. May this day be characterized by kindness, goodwill and ompassion, one to another. God bless america. And may all that is done this day be for your greater honor and glory. Amen. The speaker the chair has examined the journal of the last days proceedings and announces to the house his
Well show you some of the commentses from members, the president s statement from this morning at the white house. But wed like to hear from you and continue the conversation we started on this mornings washington journal. Republicans call 2027488921. Democrats, 2027488922. For independents and all others, 2027488922. E democrats line is 2027488920. You can send us a tweet cspan. Well try to read some of those as well. Again, shortly after 7 00 this morning, Steve Scalise injured. They were out practicing for the baseball game which reportedly will go on as scheduled tomorrow night. Heres cnn reporting about the shooting of Steve Scalise. Hes the ninth sitting member of congress to be shot. Louisiana Steve Scalise, the ninth member to be shot while in office. And one of two dozen targeted by mr. Ayotte tackers since 179 by attackers since 1789. Gabrielle giffords, the congresswoman from new mexico, who was shot in january of 2011 in tucson, at her Campaign Event there. Tweeting this mo
Which is responsible for its caption content and accuracy. Visit ncicap. Org] [captions Copyright National cable satellite corp. 2017] according to bloomberg and abc news, well let you know that in about 15 minutes we are get an update on the investigation into this mornings shooting. The f. B. I. Expected to lead that update. Well have it live for you here on cspan at 5 30 eastern or when it gets under way. Next up, though, well hear from house members, starting first, though with the house chaplain, then speaker ryan and democratic leader nancy pelosi. Almighty god, on a day when violence has come to this assembly, we ask your blessing on our brother, representative Steve Scalise, the two officers and the staffer who have been shot. Bless the hands of those who tend to their injuries. We as americans are blessed by a free and open society with rights secured by law and the constitution. But once again were reminded that there is a vulnerability that comes with that openness. May we a
Which is responsible for its caption content and accuracy. Visit ncicap. Org] [captions Copyright National cable satellite corp. 2017] according to bloomberg and abc news, well let you know that in about 15 minutes we are get an update on the investigation into this mornings shooting. The f. B. I. Expected to lead that update. Well have it live for you here on cspan at 5 30 eastern or when it gets under way. Next up, though, well hear from house members, starting first, though with the house chaplain, then speaker ryan and democratic leader nancy pelosi. Almighty god, on a day when violence has come to this assembly, we ask your blessing on our brother, representative Steve Scalise, the two officers and the staffer who have been shot. Bless the hands of those who tend to their injuries. We as americans are blessed by a free and open society with rights secured by law and the constitution. But once again were reminded that there is a vulnerability that comes with that openness. May we a
On our brother, representative Steve Scalise, the two officers and the staffer who have been shot. Bless the hands of those who tend to their injuries. We as americans are blessed by a free and open society with rights secured by law and the constitution. But once again were reminded that there is a vulnerability that comes with that openness. May we all be vigilant in being good citizens, neighbors, and defenders of our way of life at a time when so many challenges to our way of life and government seem under siege. We thank you for the men and women who respond to the crises that befall us, especially the Capitol Police, and all First Responders. May their heroism and generosity of spirit be an inspiration to us all, and may they be assured of our appreciation of their service. And in this great silence, as we are gathered most as this assembly, the peoples house, may republicans and democrats be mindful of the rare companionship they share. Men and women who have taken very public r