The president pro tempore the senate will come to order. The chaplain, dr. Barry black, will open the senate with prayer. The chaplain let us pray. Eternal god, give our lawmakers the wisdom to remember and be grateful for all the things you have already done. Lord, you have sustained our nation during seasons of war and peace. You have helped us to find creative ways to strive for a more perfect union. You have provided us with solutions to difficult problems, just when we needed you most. Let this day be a time when senators find time to thank you for your bountiful blessings and faithfulness. As our lawmakers strive to live one day at a time, may they keep their focus on your power and love. We pray in your merciful name. Amen. The president pro tempore please join me in the pledge of allegiance. 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
To serve you as we seek to keep america the land of the free and the home of the brave. Abide with our lawmakers, be their companion as they labor to keep this nation strong. Drive away all snares of the enemy, and may no weapon formed against them be able to prosper. Make our senators models of excellence and integrity for our nation and world. We pray in your great 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. Mr. Mcconnell mr. President . The presiding officer the Senate Majority leader. Mr. Mcconnell mr. President , let me quote from a letter i recently received from our colleagues across the aisle. Heres what they said were writing to reiterate our interest in working cooperatively to facilitate the fiscal year 2017 appropriations process. As we see it,
The presiding officer without objection. The senate will proceed to the measure. Mr. Cassidy i ask unanimous consent the bill be read a third time and the senate proceed to vote on passage. The presiding officer without objection. If there is no further debate, all those in favor say aye. All those opposed say no. The ayes appear to have it. The ayes do have it. The bill is passed. Mr. Cassidy i ask unanimous consent the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate. The presiding officer without objection. Mr. Cassidy i ask unanimous consent that the Armed Services committee be discharged from further consideration and that the senate now proceed to s. Res. 136. The presiding officer the clerk will report. The clerk Senate Resolution 136, expressing support for the designation of may 1 2015, as Silver Star Service banner day. The presiding officer without objection, the committee is discharged and the senate will proceed to the me
Quorum call quorum call quorum call quorum call mr. Reid mr. President . The presiding officer the majority leader. Mr. Reid i ask unanimous consent the call of the quorum be terminated. The presiding officer without objection. Mr. Reid i ask unanimous consent the senate proceed to a period of morning business with senators permitted allowed to speak for up to ten minutes each. The presiding officer without objection. Mr. Reid i ask unanimous consent the senate proceed to s. Res. 430. The presiding officer the clerk will report. The clerk Senate Resolution 430, expressing support for the designation of may 1, 2014, a Silver Star Service banner day. The presiding officer is there objection to proceeding to the measure . Without objection. Mr. Reid i ask unanimous consent the resolution be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, the motion to reconsider be label label be laid on the table with no intervening action or debate. The presiding officer without objection. Mr. Reid i ask consent
Here to celebrated americas unsung community and National Heroes that we call patriots. Jillian pete hegseth did a great job. Brian have we booked him for today . Jillian he was already on earlier. Brian okay. Ainsley on the curvey couch. The plane was huge. Last night pete kept saying hollywood gives awards to hollywood. They pat each other on the back. What was wonderful last night we were giving awards steve curvey couch is here. Ainsley a lot of people were sitting on it. Brian this was here last night too . Ainsley people were so excited people who bought tickets. Steve 3, 2, 1. Ainsley its firmer. Carley it is. Brian what do we do for people who didnt see the show. Steve you should have fox nation, you were able to see it streaming live. If you missed it, here, ladies and gentlemen, the first ever Patriot Awards live on fox nation last night. Pete hollywood has their awards shows. Big trophies given to actors, but will play heroes on tv. Tonight we honor the real heroes. [cheers