A simple majority will be needed for that. 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. Barry black, will lead the senate in prayer. The chaplain let us pray. Eternal lord god, the giver of every good and perfect gift, thank you for this fresh opportunity to do your will on earth. Guide our lawmakers. Give them consciences void of offense toward you and humanity and honesty of conduct. May they bring you their daily challenges, casting their cares on you. Lord, help them to draw more fully from your inexhaustible resources, claiming your promise to provide for all their needs. Use them to bring peace, justice, and prosperity to our nation. And lord, bless the members of the i will lust of the fall 2017 page class as they prepare it to leave us. We pray in your loving name. Amen. The president pro tempore please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance to our flag. I pledge allegiance to the f