Lead the senate in prayer. The chaplain let us pray. Eternal god, the author of unity, remind our lawmakers that people accomplish laudable goals more through unity than division. May our senators remember that all of us are more effective than any one of us. As our legislators pursue effectiveness in their work, give them the wisdom to forge alliances that make the difficult become easy and the impossible become probable. In their search for common purposes, inspire them with the conviction that nothing is impossible for those who believe. We pray in your omnipotent name. Amen. The president pro tempore please join me in reciting 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 is recognized. Mr. Grassley i ask to speak in morning business for one minute. The pres
Iowans. Take a end and the m. And megano teachers and a Knoxville Community school district. Of these twod iowans noticed soe of the residents of the westbridge specialtye care centr might need some additional entertainment due to social distancing. So they started a wish list on amazon and with the help of the community they were able to provide games and other fun items for the residents to use during the day and then there are the hard working folks at the association helping provide meals to the Truck Drivers up and down interstate 80 they are delivering medical supplies and materials across the state but its not just individuals. Its also the local companies and workers that are u steppingp and working out partnering with the salvation army, united way and the Muscatine Center for social action, theyve prepared nearly 300 meals every wednesday andnd thursday to be distributed to families and individuals who are in need. While we are facing challenging times, weve also been reminde
Pursuant to clause 8 of rule 20, the Unfinished Business is the on ordering the previous question on House Resolution yeas and nays he are ordered. The clerk will report the title of the resolution. Numberrk house calendar 74, House Resolution 866, esolution providing for consideration of the bill h. R. 2339, to amend the federal food, drug, and cosmetic act with respect to the sale and marketing of Tobacco Products for other purposes. The speaker pro tempore the question is on ordering the previous question. Members will record their votes by electronic device. This is a 15minute vote. [captioning made possible by the national captioning institute, inc. , in cooperation with the United States house of representatives. Any use of the closedcaptioned coverage of the house proceedings for political or commercial purposes is expressly prohibited by the u. S. House of representatives. ] the speaker pro tempore on this vote the yeas are 224. 189. Ays are the previous question is ordered. Th
Constitution. We as americans dont take that oath. They tookwhat was the backstop . Colorado felt like because they did not do their duty the only choice they had was to step in and do what the congress and senate should have done. If the Supreme Court says it is up to congress, if they are afraid of the were going to leave this now to go to live coverage of the house. The following measures, h. R. 3391 and h. R. 3838 and agreeing to the speakers approval of the journal. The first vote will be a 15moint vote and pursuant to clause 8 of rule 20, the Unfinished Business in the vote on the motion from mr. Guthrie to pass and pass h. R. 3391 on which yeas and nays are ordered the clerk Union Calendar number 131, h. R. A bill to extend the gab real yella researc the inst health and for other purposes. The speaker pro tempore will the the speaker pro tempore the question is, will the house suspend the rules and pass the bill as amended. Members will record their votes by electronic device. T
Any candidate has to engage with the people of iowa. The highest ranking democrat in the state of iowa. I havent eaten anything other than the fried snicker, cant describe it. Like going to heaven. We need to push back to the rnc this is is a dumb way to do it. At the end of the day brad pitt will be in our debate. Whoever the nominee is gets to pick who their vicepresident is going to be. Not a lot of folks have stepped forward boldly and said, Bernie Sanders is my man texas congressional or u. S. Senate level. Were delighted that someone has the courage and the moral his fellow Congress Persons and to the senators and to all elected officials it is appropriate to act on principle, and congressman ellison always acts on principle. He is a strong supporter of black lives matter, a leader of the progressive caucus of the United States caucus, he is a congressman from minneapolis, minnesota, and we are delighted our neighbor to the north has come to our grand opening ceremonies today. Pu