grieves for the court and they will take a vote at 1:45 eastern. now, live coverage here on c-span2. the president pro tempore: the senate will come to order. the chaplain, dr. barry black, will lead the senate in prayer. the chaplain: let us pray. god of might and mercy, thank you for providing our lawmakers with opportunities for courageous and noble service. inspire them to labor for your glory in all they say and do. illuminate their minds with the light of your divine precepts. equip our senators for their tasks that they may be physically fit, mentally alert, morally straight, and spiritually strong. create in them the life of purity, honesty, and altruism that contributes solutions to the problems they face. may they work with perseverance and magnanimity for the new and better day toward which your divine intentions guide them. we pray in your faithful name. amen. the president pro tempore: please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance to our flag. i pledge alle