Together. I do want to Say Something real washington journal live every day at 7 00 a. M. Eastern. At h the entire program cspan. Org. Well fulfill our 40yearplus commitment to cover the u. S. Congress. You live to the floor, next. One bill on the house agenda today. Apprenticeship opportunities. And now live coverage of the u. S. House on cspan. Heaven ane you thanks for giving us another day. Bless the members of the peoples house with focus and purpose as they gather these few days before thanksgiving. May their efforts give true cause for americans to gather to give thanks. As infections continue to spread in hospitals nationwide and hospitals nationwide are pressed to their limits, look with with mercy upon your people. May we all, together, be mindful of the part we can play in addressing the spread of coronavirus. May all that is done be for your greater honor and glory. Amen. The speaker pro tempore pursuant to section 4a of House Resolution 967, the journal of the last days pr
Commitment for live Senate Coverage starting in a moment howevewe will recd the presidt elect and have it later on the cspan networks. Live to the senate where they e planning to wk on a nomition for u. S. District court for the Southern District of mississippi. The president pro tempor the senate will come to order. Thchaplain, dr. Barry black, will open the senate with the chaplain let us pray. Eterl redeemer, provide our laakers with your grace, mercy, and peace by your grace, may they forget the challenges behind them. By your mercy, may they reach for the opportunities that beckon. By yr peace, may they possess anquanimity of temperament during lifes fluctuating intricacies. Lord, give them a passion for truth and a reluctance to major minors. Use their exemplary lives to inspire people to live wh faith, purse, and power. Remind us all that though we may planned, you deterne what will finally happen. Amenray in your great name. The president pro tempore please joi me in the pledge
Quorum be dispensed with. The presiding officer without objection. Mr. Schumer well, mr. President , for more than a year and a half, leader mcconnell and Senate Republicans have refused to take action on the housepassed for the people act. At a time when our democracy is under siege in so many ways, the for the people act is a bold proposal that will restore Peoples Trust in our democratic system, a trust that is fading. It is under it is for the people. In order to make a more perfect union. It would shore up our elections from threats from abroad. Thats something we have just recently read more and more about. Why arent we doing more on that . In fact, when senator van hollen a few days ago put on the floor the an act u. C. Of an act that would say russia should have sanctions imposed on it if they interfere with our elections, the other side blocked it. I hope theyre not following Donald Trumps obeisance to russia and his view that putins just okay. It would also dismantle systemat
Appropriate time. We have to leave this but you can continue watching online, cspan. Blooge take you live to the senate floor on cspan2. Part of our 40 year plus commitment to covering congress. Day the senate works on the nomination of james knapp to be us district judge for the Northern District of ohio. You are watching live coverage on cspan2. The president pro tempore the senate will come to order. The chaplain, dr. Black, will open the senate in prayer. The chaplain let us pray. Eternal god, by your grace, give authority to the godly that this nation can thrive. Continue to raise up people who have reverence for you and desire to do your will. Lord, give our senators the wisdom to live blameless lives that please you. May they find joy in your presence as they trust the unfolding of your loving providence. Lord, empower them to use their integrity to bring stability to our nation and world. And, lord, thank you for the opportunity on tomorrow to honor our veterans and celebrate t
Received by a president ial ticket in american history. Its task, of course, will be daunting. The darkest days of the covid19 pandemic are unfortunately ahead of us. More than 100,000 americans have been diagnosed with covid a day in more than 1000 americans are dying. Soon, thankfully we will have an administration actually acknowledges the healthcare crisis and an administration that takes its job seriously that will listen to the council scientists and doctors and work to improve the lives of all americans regardless of who they voted for. Already the Incoming Administration is preparing to hit the ground running and yesterday the president elect announced his covid19 task force in a group of the nations Top Public Health experts and scientists who advised the Incoming Administration on policy. Todays Senate Democrats will receive a briefing from one of president elect bidens scientific advisors former surgeon general. They expect will be the first of many conversations about how t