Testimony on Senate Resolution 355, improving procedures for consideration of nominations in the u. S. Senate. I want to thank senator lankford whos here with us at the table for agreeing to appear before us today to discuss the merits of his resolution. In 2010 this committee undertook a comprehensive examination of the filibuster in the United States senate. That examination was conducted in response to an ongoing debate about invoking the Nuclear Option. And while in action was taken immediately following the conclusion of the committees work, the senate did take steps in early 2013 to modify some of the rules and procedures more considering bills for considering bills, conference reports and certain nominations during that congress. Later that same year the senate took a more drastic step and invoked the Nuclear Option for certain nominations. Invoking the Nuclear Option affected a permanent change, as my colleagues well know. But the other changes which improve the efficiency of t
You nothing is impossible. May they labor with such integrity that generations to come will celebrate their faithfulness. We pray in your mighty 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 United States of america, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. The presiding officer under the previous order, the leadership time is reserved. Morning business is closed. Under the previous order, the senate will resume consideration of the house message to accompany h. R. 2266, which the clerk will report. The clerk house message to accompany h. R. 2266, an act to amend title 28 of the United States code and so forth and for other purposes. The presiding officer under the previous order the time until 5 30 p. M. Will be equally divided between the two leaders or their kegs. Or their designees. The senator from vermont. Mr. Leahy m
36 1 2 billion for disaster aid. It covers recent hurricane response, wildfires, and Flood Insurance funding. The final vote is expected this afternoon. The senate may already consider a resolution to disapprove of a Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rule on arbitration. Now live to the floor of the u. S. Senate. The presiding officer the senate will come to order. The chaplain, dr. Barry black, will lead the senate in prayer. The chaplain let us pray. Eternal spirit, who is enthroned on high, thank you for the happiness we receive because of fellowship with you. Keep us grateful for your sustaining presence that surrounds us with your favor. Lord, bless and sustain our senators. Remind them that you will not forget their faithful service to you and country. Deliver them from anxiety about what the future holds, as they confidently trust you to care for them. Clothe them with your righteousness and prepare them to see your face in peace. Help them to see themselves as your servants,
Refugees fleeing violence in myanmar. Theyve called the crisis a quote, textbook example of ethnic cleansing. This u. N. Briefing from monday is a half hour. Thank you very much, indeed, thank you for coming, everybody. Weve had an encouraging morning with Member States and range of organizations where weve laid out the situation on the grounds in bangladesh and asked for help from the international community, reinforcing the generosity and the hospitality and the extraordinarily welcome, bangladesh offered nearly 600,000 Rohingya Refugees who fled from myanmar since august. On the basis of what weve heard this morning, our assessment is against the 434 million that we put out in the Response Plan some weeks ago. We now have pledges of 340 million. So, were very encouraged by that. In addition, several donors have committed more than 50 million in kind assistance to bangladesh and myanmar. We know that some of our donors are working on pledges. And there will be more support to come. W
Debate limited to 10 30 eastern today and now to live coverage of the u. S. Senate here on cspan2. The presiding officer the senate will come to order. The chaplain will lead the senate in prayer. The chaplain let us pray. Almighty god, the foundation of true wisdom, you extend your powerful dominion over the universe. Stand by our lawmakers and protect them with your might. Lord, refresh them with your wisdom, as you prepare them not only for time but eternity. Lord, we praise you for ethi ethically congruent lawmakers who in their innermost beings are true and honest. Give us more senators who are true to duty as the needle to the pole. Give us more legislators who are not afraid to call sin by its right name. Lord, provide us with more patriots who will stand for right, regardless of the consequences. We pray in your sovereign name. Amen. The presiding officer please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance to our flag. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of ame