mr. chairman, the great state of nevada wishes to place a nomination, the name of ronald reagan. for the presidency of the united states of america, gerald r. ford. 20 votes for gerald r. ford. and we may be fewer in numbers than we ve ever been, but we carry the message they re waiting for. election, 1976, the republican national convention. your host is political analyst richard scanlan. richard: this is richard scanlan in washington. and with me today our professor howard penniman of georgetown university, mr. stephen hess of the brookings institution. this morning we want to talk about the republican convention in kansas city, what it was, what it did, what it represents for the party and for the public in the united states and try to inquire a little into what the projection of that convention on the campaign season to come may mean for american politics in this bicentennial year and in the long range. neither professor penniman or i were in kansas, but our
for the presidency of the united states of america, gerald r. ford. 20 votes for gerald r. ford. and we may be fewer in numbers than we ve ever been, but we carry the message they re waiting for. election, 1976, the republican national convention. your host is political analyst richard scanlan. richard: this is richard scanlan in washington. and with me today our professor howard penniman of georgetown university mr.stein hess of the brooks institution. this morning we want to talk about the republican convention in kansas city what it was, what it did, what it represents for the party and for the public in the united states and try to inquire a little into what the projection of that convention on the campaign season to come may mean for american politics in this bicentennial year and in the long range. neither professor penniman were in kansas, but our colleague steve hess was. start us off, steven. stephen: they did what a serious american political party is su
i am honored by your nomination and i accept it! [applause] may we please come to order to begin the 1976 republican national convention. mr. chairman, the great state of nevada wishes to place a nomination, the name of ronald reagan. for the presidency of the united states of america, gerald r. ford. 20 votes for gerald r. ford. and we may be fewer in numbers than we ve ever been, but we carry the message they re waiting for. election, 1976, the republican national convention. your host is political analyst richard scanlan. richard: this is richard scanlan in washington. and with me today our professor howard penniman of georgetown university, mr. stephen hess of the brookings institution. this morning we want to talk about the republican convention in kansas city, what it was, what it did, what it represents for the party and for the public in the united states and try to inquire a little into what the projection of that convention on the campaign season to
transgender military service. live house coverage now on c-span. the speaker pro tempore: the house will be in order. the prayer will be offered by our chaplain, father conroy. chaplain conroy: let us pray. god of the universe, we give you thanks forgiving us another day for giving us another day. send us your spirit, enlighten the hearts of the members of this people s house. uphold all of our commitments to live according to your revealed truths. and the constitutional law of this great nation. let freedom flourish in the lives of your people who seek justice and prove themselves trustworthy. shape virtuous leadership in government at every level. may all citizens know with confidence the diligence of their representatives and may this body prove creative in facing the issues of the day. may all that is done this day be for your greater honor and glory, amen. the speaker pro tempore: the chair has examined the journal of the last day s proceedings and announces to the hou
bill considered the reservation terminating the emergency decoration for border security. that resolution coming to the floor next week. live to the u.s. senate here on c-span2. the president pro tempore: the senate will come to order. the chaplain, dr. black, will open the senate with prayer. the chaplain: let us pray. almighty god, we praise your greatness, might, and majesty, for you are exalted above all. we receive power because of your presence and your compassion never fails. today, guide our lawmakers as they strive to do your will. deliver them from the strain and stress of the demands of daily duties. give them wisdom and courage for the living of these days. lord, unite them in the common endeavor to make america a beacon of freedom for our world. may all they think, say, and do truly honor you. we pray in your powerful name. amen. the president pro tempore: please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance to our flag. i pledge allegiance to the flag of the unit