Vote vote the presiding officer are there any senators in the chamber wishing to change his vote . Are there any senators in the chamber wishing to vote . If not, the yeas are 52, the nays are 44, and the nomination is confirmed. Under the evious order, the motion to reconsider is consideredade and laid upon e table and the president will be immediately notified of the senas actions. A senator madam president. I ask unanimous consent that the mandatory quorum call wit respect to the shelt nomination be waived. The presiding officer is there objection . Without objection. The clerk will report the motion to invoke cloture. The clerk clotu motion, we, the undersigned setors, in accordance with the provisions of rule 22, hereby bring to a close debate on the nomation of judy slton, of califora, to be a member of t board of governors of the Federal Reserve system, signed by 17 senators. The presiding officer by unanimous consent, the mandatory quorum call has been waived. The question is,
The speaker pro tempore on this vote, the yeas are 2312 and the nays are 190. The previous question is ordered. The question is on adoption of the resolution. Those in favor say aye. Those opposed, no. The ayes have it. The resolution is adopted. Ms. Lesko mr. Speaker, i call for the yeas and nays. The speaker pro tempore pursuant to section 3 of House Resolution 965, the yeas and nays are ordered. Members will record their votes y electronic device. [captioning made possible by the national captioning institute, inc. , in cooperation with the United States house of representatives. Any use of the closedcaptioned coverage of the house proceedings for political or commercial purposes is expressly prohibited by the u. S. House of representatives. ] the speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from massachusetts seek recognition . Gomp govern as the member designated by mr. Welch of vote, pursuant to h. Res. 965, i inform the house that mr. Welch will h. R. 1129. The speake
Behalf of the more than 19 Million People in our nation and half a Million People in michigan who show us every day what service and sacrifice and love of country is really all about. These patriots landed on beaches in normandy and their pacific theater, crept through jungles in korea, shed blood in vietnam, survived attacks in iraq, and fought terrorists in afghanistan. These people are heroes. They love our nation so much, theyre willing to put their lives on the line for our democracy, our people, and our way of life. Thats why it is so incredibly shocking and infuriating to hear the president of the United States, the commander in chief of our armed forces, disparage our veterans. President trump called them losers and suckers. Losers and suckers. He said he couldnt understand why anyone would join the military, because whats in it for them . He said veterans who have lost limbs shouldnt be in parades. Why . Because he couldnt handle seeing them, didnt think people would want to s
While creating new public spaces that reflect continuing stories that is our great country. In my view, when the Senate Debates this kind of legislation, the debate also has to include discussion about a particularly important topic and that is jobs. Now a major component of this bill is of course the land and Water Conservation. That puts funding into natural wonders all over the country, in cities and rural areas. And so today i want to speak for a moment, specifically about those rural areas and rural economies. The Economic Impact of the covid19 pandemic has hit so many of our Rural Communities like a wrecking ball. These are communities that have been struggling, going back a long time and Building Back up after covid19. This is going to be enormously challenging. The senate ought to be looking at every good idea the gig help get these rural economies moving again that land and waterou Conservation Fund is not just about opening up the countries treasured areas for everyone to enj
The president pro tempore the senate will come to order. The chaplain, dr. Black, will lead the senate in prayer. The chaplain let us pray. Our father, may your name be praised. Lord, use our senators today to permit justice to rule in our land. Remind them that righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is an equal opportunity destroyer. As our lawmakers strive to do your will, reward their faithfulness,. Illuminate their hearts with your wisdom and love. Help them to remember that the entire ethical requirement is fulfilled by loving your neighbor as you love yourself. May this love for those in need hasten the day when justice will roll down like waters and righteousness like a mighty stream. Continue to be our strength and fortress, sustaining us with your amazing grace. We pray in your merciful 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 w