also, this is a rebuke to the united states in terms of the possibilities of going forward. a lot of analysts saying the united states will have a tougher time playing a role in any peace process going forward. but, again, as you heard nikki haley say, the united states is going to move its embassy. the israelis are going to continue building settlements in the west bank and jerusalem. it remains to be seen what practical impact this decision will have going forward. but, again, yes, a lot of defiance, a clear rebuke to the united states, if you want to see it that way. as nikki haley is putting it, a lot of nations did back down and didn't defy the united states in this vote. >> ray allen, at the united nations. a correspondent who knows this issue. he has spent a lot of time in the middle east. thank you, sir. congress at this hour scrambles to pass a spending bill just one day before parts of the federal government will run out of money. the debate just getting under way in the house. you see congresswoman sheila jackson lee with a vote that is