Vote the presiding officer are there any senators in the chamber wishing to change their vote or wishing to vote . If not, the yeas are 57, the nays are 37. The nomination is agreed to. Is confirmed. Under the previous order, the motion to reconsider can considered made and laid upon the table and the president will be immediately notified of the senates action. The senator from missouri. Mr. Blunt i ask unanimous consent that the remaining votes in this series i ask unanimous consent that the remaining votes in this series be ten minutes in length. The presiding officer without objection. Mr. Blunt madam president. The presiding officer the senator from missouri. Mr. Blunt i have two requests for committees to meet during todays session of the senate. They have the approval of the majority and minority leaders. The presiding officer duly noted. The clerk will report the motion to invoke cloture. The clerk cloture motion. We, the undersigned senators, in accordance with the provisions
The presiding officer are there any senators in the chamber wishing to vote or change their vote . If not, the yeas are 90, the nays are 2. The nomination is confirmed. Mr. Mcconnell mr. President . The presiding officer the senate will be in order. The majority leader. Mr. Mcconnell mr. President , many of us here could we have order in the senate . The presiding officer could senators please take their conversations to the cloakrooms. Mr. Mcconnell i know many of us know today is the anniversary of 9 11. Many of us remember evacuating this very building on september 20, 2001. We knew the world would never be the same. For the people of new york, an ordinary beautiful morning was brought to a screeching halt as the Clear Blue Sky filled with smoke. For those at the pentagon, work days and service of our nation, t. Turned into a literal nightmare. For hundreds of air travelers, routine flights gave way to tragedy and thanks to the bravery of passengers and crew, incredible acts of hero
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, your words are pure. When hate seems to triumph, surround us with your protection and favor. Have mercy upon our nation and world. Lord, the wicked are often exalted as they blaspheme and destroy. May our lawmakers not permit inaction to derail liberty. How long will the enemies of freedom seem to prevail . Awake us all and use us for your glory, for we trust in your mercy. We pray in your great 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 madam president . The presiding officer the senator from iowa. Mr. Grassley i ask to speak in morning business for one minute. The presiding officer without objection. Mr. Grassl
Automatic sequester cuts. Kentucky senator rand paul will offer an amendment to lower spending caps over the next decade. We expect final votes later this morning and we may also see more work on President Trumps judicial nominations. Now live Senate Coverage here on cspan2. The senate will come to order. The chaplain, dr. Black, will lead the senate in prayer. The chaplain let us pray. Eternal god, who has created humanity in your image, look upon us and hear our prayers. Today, give our lawmakers the desire to do your will and the energy to complete the tasks that will glorify your name. That which they dont know, reveal it. That which they lack, supply it and that which they doubt, confirm it. Keep them blameless in your service, so that their lives will be living letters causing people to exalt your name. Lord, strengthen their minds for your service, so that your wisdom will permeate their endeavors. We pray in your mighty name. Amen. The president pro tempore please join me in re
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