Amendment is the first. That wont set me up well. Yeah, yeah, that is a problem. Rachel, there were a lot of comparisons to My Cousin Vinny today on twitter when the Trump Lawyers got up to speak. Andrew weissman is going to join us later in this hour to score the lawyers in todays senate trial. And oh, by the way, on this day where there were so many My Cousin Vinny comparisons, it should be noted it is joe pescis 78thing birthday. So, it should be noted. Thats fantastic. I watched My Cousin Vinny not that long ago, and i would say that mr. Castor would not have made it into the movie. Well, and i know being a Credit Reader the way you are, you know that every word viny said was written by dale learner. Is there nothing you dont know, Lawrence Odonnell . A lot. Is there nothing you dont know . Writing credits, my specialty. Thank you, rachel. Thanks, lawrence. Thank you. Well, today 56 senators representing 60 of the American People decided that a Senate Impeachment trial of a former
Us later in this hour to score the lawyers in todays senate trial. And oh, by the way, on this day where there were so many My Cousin Vinny comparisons, it should be noted it is joe pescis 78th Birthday. So, couldnt be a better day. Also should be noted thats fantastic. I watched My Cousin Vinny not that long ago, and i would say that mr. Castor would not have made it into the movie. Well, and i know being a Credit Reader the way you are, you know that every word vinny said was written by dale low ner, who deserves credit because his work got so much attention today. Is there nothing you dont know, Lawrence Odonnell . A lot. Is there nothing you dont know . Writing credits, my specialty. Thank you, rachel. Thanks, lawrence. Thank you. Well, today 56 senators representing 60 of the American People decided that a Senate Impeachment trial of a former president is, indeed, constitutional, as all precedent suggests it is. Six republican senators voted in agreement with every democratic sena
Policy and plans. The confirmation vote is expected at 11 a. M. Eastern. Lawmakers will also work on a judicial nomination. 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, hear us when we cry to you. You have been our help in ages past, and our hope for the years to come. You dont keep a record of our transgressions but shower us daily with mercy and forgiveness. Great is your faithfulness. As our senators wait for the unfolding of your powerful providence, give them your peace. May they cling to your promise, knowing that you will lead them to a desired destination. Give them the wisdom to trust your unconditional love and your willingness to save those who call on your name. We pray in your mighty 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
Judicial nominations, including District Court nominees for arkansas and pennsylvania, as well as Appeals Court nominations for the 9th circuit covering the western u. S. And the 2nd circuit which includes connecticut, new york and vermont. 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, thank you for not leaving us alone in a challenging world. You remain our refuge in every storm. We call you when troubles arise, and you rescue us even from selfinflicted wounds. You clean up our debris, restoring us to your sweet fellowship. As our lawmakers commit this day to you, help them navigate through its turbulence. May your spirit impinge on their minds, guiding them by the light of your truth. Be the resource they need to be faithful stewards of your unfolding providence. We pray in your gracious name. Amen. The president pro t
Thursday in parliament. Hello there and welcome to thursday in parliament, where as the conservative leadership candidates start to be whittled down, mps want to know that parliament wont be suspended to push through a no deal brexit. And who can believe that taking back control would be suspending our democracy. But one peer reckons theres nothing to fearfrom no deal. Planes will fly, wings of the exported and these free visa free travel will continue. And concerns about the situation in hong kong as well as condemnation of the latest violence in sudan. I think we have all been clear internationally of the completely Unacceptable Behaviour of the Rapid Support forces and the absolutely terrible atrocities. But first, three candidates for the conservative leadership have been knocked out of the contest. At the start of the day, there were ten names on the ballot paper given to mps and a two hour Voting Period for them to make their choice. And atjust after 1pm, it was announced that bo