Coverage. A vote expected at 2 15 eastern. And cspan2. 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 father, the center of our joy, bless our lawmakers with the peace and wisdom needed to lead in our challenging world. Give them eyes to discern and understand the intricate complexity of this turbulent season. Lord, guide our senators to the right paths. Lead them beside still waters. Restore their souls. Let them lack nothing for you make them whole. Overflow their cups with gentleness, care, and understanding for the people they represent. Let them fear no evil and take courage in adversity, for you continue to lead them with your allknowing right hand. We pray in your everlasting name. Amen. The presiding officer please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance to the flag. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america, and to the republic for which it stands,
Mark dayton announced he chose tina smith to fill senator al franken seat until the november election to complete the final two years of senator frankens term. We will likely hear remarks about senate designate tina smith on the floor of the senate today. 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. Our father in heaven, thank you that our lifes pilgrimage is a process and discovery. Open our eyes today that we may see wonderful things in your precepts, gaining wisdom from your word. Help our lawmakers to strive to ensure that their thoughts, words, and deeds will please you. Today, we surrender to your providence, trusting you to order our steps. Lord, teach us to illuminate our world with the wisdom of your divine insights so that your will may be done on earth. Transform lifes deserts so that they blossom like roses. Bring Flowing Spr
Allies of every single american for an entire generation. Now, last night the people of alabama elected a new senator who represents washington. Republicans control the senate face a choice. Will they allow senatorelect doug jones to take a seat among his colleagues before a a final vote on their taxct plan . We actually know something about that kind of choice in my home state of massachusetts. On january 19, 2010, massachusetts elected a new senator to represent them here in washington. The result was just as shocking to democrats as last night result was to republicans. It also came when we were in the middle of another historically important policy debate here in washington,a healthcare. A lot of people thought the democrats should ram through the final version of their bill in congress before brown could be seated. Now, i could stand your and read you a quote after quote after quote from republicans who now control the senate talking about how unfair that would be. How corrupt tha
The lows became increasingly clear that donald trump would be the 45th president of the United States of america. But here we are with exactly 60 minutes before the closing bell rings, this gain is broadbased. The s p 500 tacking on 25 points at the moment. We are told that the president elect is backing his victory after acceptance speech that came during the wee hours of the morning. Donald trump reportedly spending the day out of the spotlight. Hes with family, reportedly speaking with staffers and no doubt answering calls and wellwishes from lots of friends, wellwishers and gop supporters. Trump is now the nations oldest elected president. Hell make his first visit to the white house to visit with president obama and what makes this country so great. Peaceful transition of power. President obama said earlier in the rose garden hes, quote, rooting for Donald Trumps success in uniting and leading the country. That speech followed Hillary Clintons concession speech in new york city. T
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